Bible Cross References
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2 Corinthians 8:1-4
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Our friends, we want you to know what God's grace has accomplished in the churches in Macedonia.
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They have been severely tested by the troubles they went through; but their joy was so great that they were extremely generous in their giving, even though they are very poor.
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I can assure you that they gave as much as they could, and even more than they could. Of their own free will
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they begged us and pleaded for the privilege of having a part in helping God's people in Judea.
Acts 6:3-6
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So then, friends, choose seven men among you who are known to be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, and we will put them in charge of this matter.
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We ourselves, then, will give our full time to prayer and the work of preaching."
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The whole group was pleased with the apostles' proposal, so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a Gentile from Antioch who had earlier been converted to Judaism.
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The group presented them to the apostles, who prayed and placed their hands on them.
Acts 15:22
Then the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, decided to choose some men from the group and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose two men who were highly respected by the believers, Judas, called Barsabbas, and Silas,
Acts 15:25
And so we have met together and have all agreed to choose some messengers and send them to you. They will go with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul,
1 Corinthians 16:3
After I come, I shall give letters of introduction to those you have approved, and send them to take your gift to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 16:4
If it seems worthwhile for me to go, then they can go along with me.
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2 Corinthians 8:4
they begged us and pleaded for the privilege of having a part in helping God's people in Judea.
2 Corinthians 8:6
So we urged Titus, who began this work, to continue it and help you complete this special service of love.
2 Corinthians 8:7
You are so rich in all you have: in faith, speech, and knowledge, in your eagerness to help and in your love for us. And so we want you to be generous also in this service of love.
2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to give you more than you need, so that you will always have all you need for yourselves and more than enough for every good cause.
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2 Corinthians 8:1
Our friends, we want you to know what God's grace has accomplished in the churches in Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 8:2
They have been severely tested by the troubles they went through; but their joy was so great that they were extremely generous in their giving, even though they are very poor.
2 Corinthians 4:15
All this is for your sake; and as God's grace reaches more and more people, they will offer to the glory of God more prayers of thanksgiving.
2 Corinthians 9:12-14
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For this service you perform not only meets the needs of God's people, but also produces an outpouring of gratitude to God.
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And because of the proof which this service of yours brings, many will give glory to God for your loyalty to the gospel of Christ, which you profess, and for your generosity in sharing with them and everyone else.
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And so with deep affection they will pray for you because of the extraordinary grace God has shown you.
Philippians 4:18
Here, then, is my receipt for everything you have given me---and it has been more than enough! I have all I need now that Epaphroditus has brought me all your gifts. They are like a sweet-smelling offering to God, a sacrifice which is acceptable and pleasing to him.
Philippians 4:19
And with all his abundant wealth through Christ Jesus, my God will supply all your needs.
1 Peter 4:10
Each one, as a good manager of God's different gifts, must use for the good of others the special gift he has received from God.
1 Peter 4:11
Those who preach must preach God's messages; those who serve must serve with the strength that God gives them, so that in all things praise may be given to God through Jesus Christ, to whom belong glory and power forever and ever. Amen.