2 Corinthians 8:4

The Passion Translation

They actually begged us for the privilege of sharing in this ministry of giving to God’s holy people who are living in poverty.

Cross References

Matthew 10:42

And whoever gives a cup of cold water to one of my disciples, I promise you, he will not go unrewarded.”

Matthew 12:50

When you obey my heavenly Father, that makes you a part of my true family.”

Matthew 25:40

“And the King will answer them, ‘Don’t you know? When you cared for one of the least of these, my little ones, my true brothers and sisters, you demonstrated love for me.’

Mark 14:7

You will always have the poor, whom you can help whenever you want, but you will not always have me.

Acts 11:29

So they determined that each believer, according to his or her ability, would give an offering to send as relief to the brothers living in Judea.

Acts 16:15

She devoted herself to the Lord, and we baptized her and her entire family. Afterward she urged us to stay in her home, saying, “Since I am now a believer in the Lord, come and stay in my house.” So we were persuaded to stay there.

Acts 24:17

“After being away from Jerusalem for several years, I returned to bring to my people gifts for the poor.

Romans 15:31

Ask the Father to deliver me from the danger I face from the unbelievers in Judea. For I want to make sure that the contribution I carry for Jerusalem will be favorably received by God’s holy ones.

1 Corinthians 16:1

Now, concerning the collection I want you to take for God’s holy believers in Jerusalem who are in need, I want you to follow the same instructions I gave the churches of Galatia.

1 Corinthians 16:15

Dear brothers and sisters, I have a request to make of you. Give special recognition to Stephanas and his family, for they were the first converts in Achaia, and they have fully devoted themselves to serve God’s holy people.

2 Corinthians 9:1

Actually, there’s no need to write to you about this contribution for the holy believers in Jerusalem,

Galatians 2:10

They simply requested one thing of me: that I would remember the poor and needy, which was the burden I was already carrying in my heart.

Galatians 6:10

Take advantage of every opportunity to be a blessing to others, especially to our brothers and sisters in the family of faith!

1 Timothy 5:10

They should have a beautiful testimony of raising their families, practicing hospitality, encouraging other believers, comforting troubled ones, and have a reputation for doing good works.

Hebrews 6:10

For God, the Faithful One, is not unfair. How can he forget the beautiful work you have done for him? He remembers the love you demonstrate as you continually serve his beloved ones for the glory of his name.