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Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Acts 2:44, 45

All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.

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Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Acts 4:34–37

There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. / Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),

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Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Acts 6:1–3

In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them

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Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Acts 11:29, 30

So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.

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Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Acts 24:17

After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.

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Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Romans 15:25–28

Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. / For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.

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Alms: Giving: The Early Christians 1 Corinthians 16:1–4

Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

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Alms: Giving: The Early Christians 2 Corinthians 8:1–4

Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,

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Alms: Giving: The Early Christians 2 Corinthians 9:1

Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.

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Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

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