Acts 24:17
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17 After many years, I came to bring charitable gifts and offerings to my nation,(A)
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Acts 24:17
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17 “After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the poor(A) and to present offerings.
Romans 15:26
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26 for Macedonia(A) and Achaia[a](B) were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
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- Romans 15:26 The churches of these provinces
Romans 15:26
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26 For Macedonia(A) and Achaia(B) were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem.(C)
Romans 15:31
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31 Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea,(A) that the gift I am bringing to[a] Jerusalem(B) may be acceptable to the saints,(C)
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- Romans 15:31 Lit that my service for
Romans 15:31
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31 Pray that I may be kept safe(A) from the unbelievers in Judea and that the contribution(B) I take to Jerusalem may be favorably received by the Lord’s people(C) there,
2 Corinthians 8:19-20
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19 And not only that, but he was also appointed by the churches to accompany us with this gift[a] that is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help. 20 We are taking this precaution so no one can criticize us about this large sum administered by us.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:19 Or grace
2 Corinthians 8:19-20
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19 What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us(A) as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.(B) 20 We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift.
2 Corinthians 9:1
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Motivations for Giving
9 Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.
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2 Corinthians 9:1
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2 Corinthians 9:12-13
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12 For the ministry of this service(A) is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many acts of thanksgiving to God. 13 They will glorify God for your obedience to the confession of[a] the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity(B) in sharing with them and with others through the proof provided by this service.
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- 2 Corinthians 9:13 Or your obedient confession to
2 Corinthians 9:12-13
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12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs(A) of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.(B) 13 Because of the service(C) by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God(D) for the obedience that accompanies your confession(E) of the gospel of Christ,(F) and for your generosity(G) in sharing with them and with everyone else.
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