Act 9:36-39, 11:29, Rom 12:13, 15:25-27, 1Cor 16:1-3, 2Cor 8:1-9, 9:1 | ESV | STEP | Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha , which , translated , means Dorcas . She was full of good works and acts of charity .

36 Now there was in ^aJoppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. ^{▼▼The Aramaic name Tabitha and the Greek name Dorcas both mean gazelle} She was full of ^cgood works and acts of charity. 37 In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in ^dan upper room. 38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, ^e“Please come to us without delay.” 39 So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to ^fthe 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.

Acts 11:29

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

Romans 12:13

13 ^kContribute to the needs of the saints and ^lseek to show hospitality.

Romans 15:25-27

25 At present, however, ^mI am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints. 26 For ⁿMacedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. 27 For they were pleased to do it, and indeed ^othey owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings.

1 Corinthians 16:1-3

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} ^qthe collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2 On ^rthe first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, ^sas he may prosper, ^tso that there will be no collecting when I come. 3 And when I arrive, I will send ^uthose whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Encouragement to Give Generously

1 We want you to know, brothers, ^{▼▼Or brothers and sisters} about the grace of God that has been ^wgiven among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and ^xtheir extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For they gave ^yaccording to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, 4 begging us earnestly ^zfor the favor ^{▼▼The Greek word charis can mean favor or grace or thanks, depending on the context} of taking part in ^abthe relief of the saints— 5 and this, not as we expected, but they ^acgave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. 6 Accordingly, ^adwe urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you ^aethis act of grace. 7 But as ^afyou excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you ^{▼▼Some manuscripts in your love for us}— ^ahsee that you excel in this act of grace also.

8 ^aiI say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ^ajthough he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.

2 Corinthians 9:1

The Collection for Christians in Jerusalem

1 Now ^akit is superfluous for me to write to you about ^althe ministry for the saints,