One of them, named Agabus, stood up and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine throughout the Roman world. This took place during the reign of Claudius.
1 Corinthians 16:1 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Now about the collection for the saints: Do the same as I instructed the Galatian churches. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition NOW CONCERNING the money contributed for [the relief of] the saints (God's people): you are to do the same as I directed the churches of Galatia to do. American Standard Version (1901) Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. Common English Bible Concerning the collection of money for God’s people: You should do what I have directed the churches in Galatia to do. Catholic Public Domain Version Now concerning the collections which are made for the saints: just as I have arranged for the churches of Galatia, so should it also be done with you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version NOW concerning the collections that are made for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, so do ye also. |
One of them, named Agabus, stood up and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine throughout the Roman world. This took place during the reign of Claudius.
They did this, sending it to the elders by means of Barnabas and Saul.
They went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia; they had been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.
After spending some time there, he set out, travelling through one place after another in the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
After many years, I came to bring charitable gifts and offerings to my people.
‘Lord,’ Ananias answered, ‘I have heard from many people about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem.
He gave her his hand and helped her stand up. He called the saints and widows and presented her alive.
If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you gather together you will not come under judgement. I will give instructions about the other matters whenever I come.
Brothers and sisters, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you
This is why I have sent Timothy to you. He is my dearly loved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you about my ways in Christ Jesus, just as I teach everywhere in every church.
They asked only that we would remember the poor, which I had made every effort to do.
because I hear of your love for all the saints and the faith that you have in the Lord Jesus.
For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you demonstrated for his name by serving the saints #– #and by continuing to serve them.
If anyone has this world’s goods and sees a fellow believer in need but withholds compassion from him #– #how does God’s love reside in him?