Beneficence

Nave's Topical Bible

Topic from Nave's Topical Bible (Orville J. Nave, 1897) — public domain.

• Acts 6:1-4 NT

  Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. The twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples…

• Acts 11:29 NT

  As any of the disciples had plenty, each determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea;

• Acts 11:30 NT

  which they also did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

• Romans 15:25-27 NT

  But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints. For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are at Jerusalem. Yes, it has been their good pleasure,…

• 1 Corinthians 13:3 NT

  If I give away all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but don’t have love, it profits me nothing.

• 1 Corinthians 16:1-3 NT

  Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise. On the first day of every week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections are made when I come. When I arrive,…

• 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 NT

  Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia, how in much proof of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their generosity.…

• 2 Corinthians 8:24 NT

  Therefore show the proof of your love to them before the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf.

• 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 NT

  It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints, for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to those of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for the past year. Your zeal has stirred…

• Galatians 2:10 NT

  They only asked us to remember the poor—which very thing I was also zealous to do.

• Philippians 4:10-18 NT

  But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length you have revived your thought for me; in which you did indeed take thought, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak because of lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to…

• 1 Timothy 5:8 NT

  But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

• 1 Timothy 5:16 NT

  If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and don’t let the assembly be burdened, that it might relieve those who are widows indeed.

• 1 Timothy 6:18 NT

  that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;

• Hebrews 6:10 NT

  For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.

• Hebrews 13:16 NT

  But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

• James 2:15 NT

  And if a brother or sister is naked and in lack of daily food,

• James 2:16 NT

  and one of you tells them, “Go in peace. Be warmed and filled;” yet you didn’t give them the things the body needs, what good is it?

• 1 John 3:17 NT

  But whoever has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, then closes his heart of compassion against him, how does God’s love remain in him?

• Judges 19:16-21 OT

  Behold, an old man came from his work out of the field at evening. Now the man was from the hill country of Ephraim, and he lived in Gibeah; but the men of the place were Benjamites. He lifted up his eyes, and saw the wayfaring man in the…

• Ruth 2:1-23 OT

  Naomi had a relative of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz. Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Let me now go to the field, and glean among the ears of grain after him in whose sight I…

• Nehemiah 5:8-12 OT

  I said to them, “We, after our ability, have redeemed our brothers the Jews that were sold to the nations; and would you even sell your brothers, and should they be sold to us?” Then they held their peace, and found not a word to say. Also…

• Nehemiah 8:10 OT

  Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared, for today is holy to our Lord. Don’t be grieved, for the joy of Yahweh is your strength.”

• Nehemiah 8:11 OT

  So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Hold your peace, for the day is holy. Don’t be grieved.”