Act 6:1-7, 9:39-41, 11:29, 24:17, Rom 15:25-26, 1Cor 16:1, 3-4, 15 | ESV | STEP | Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number , a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution .

Acts 6:1-7

Seven Chosen to Serve

1 Now in these days ^awhen the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists ^{▼▼That is, Greek-speaking Jews} arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in ^cthe daily distribution. 2 And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. 3 ^dTherefore, brothers, ^{▼▼Or brothers and sisters} pick out from among you seven men ^fof good repute, ^gfull of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. 4 But ^hwe will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 5 And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, ⁱa man full of faith and ^jof the Holy Spirit, and ^kPhilip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, ^la proselyte of Antioch. 6 These they set before the apostles, and ^mthey prayed and ⁿlaid their hands on them.

7 And ^othe word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests ^pbecame obedient to ^qthe faith.

Acts 9:39-41

39 So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to ^rthe upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics ^{▼▼Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin} and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them. 40 But Peter ^tput them all outside, and ^uknelt down and prayed; and turning to the body ^vhe said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. 41 And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then, calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

Acts 11:29

29 So the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, ^wto send relief to ^xthe brothers ^{▼▼Or brothers and sisters} living in Judea.

Acts 24:17

17 Now ^zafter several years ^aaI came to bring alms to ^abmy nation and to present ^acofferings.

Romans 15:25-26

25 At present, however, ^adI am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints. 26 For ^aeMacedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 16:1

The Collection for the Saints

1 Now concerning ^{▼▼The expression Now concerning introduces a reply to a question in the Corinthians’ letter; see 7:1; also verse 12} ^agthe collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.

1 Corinthians 16:3-4

3 And when I arrive, I will send ^ahthose whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me.

1 Corinthians 16:15

15 Now I urge you, brothers ^{▼▼Or brothers and sisters; also verse 20}—you know that ^ajthe household ^{▼▼Greek house} of Stephanas were ^althe first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves ^amto the service of the saints—