1 Chronicles 29:2-3
29:2 So I have made every effort
to provide what is needed for the temple of my God, including the gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood,
as well as a large amount of onyx, settings of antimony and other stones, all kinds of precious stones, and alabaster.
29:3 Now, to show my commitment to the temple of my God, I donate my personal treasure of gold and silver to the temple of my God, in addition to all that I have already supplied for this holy temple.
1 Chronicles 29:17
29:17 I know, my God, that you examine thoughts
and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives
I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.
1 Chronicles 29:2
29:2 So I have made every effort
to provide what is needed for the temple of my God, including the gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood,
as well as a large amount of onyx, settings of antimony and other stones, all kinds of precious stones, and alabaster.
1 Chronicles 6:8
6:8 Ahitub was the father of Zadok, and Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz.
Mark 12:41-44
The Widow’s Offering
12:41 Then he sat down opposite the offering box, and watched the crowd putting coins into it. Many rich people were throwing in large amounts.
12:42 And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, worth less than a penny.
12:43 He called his disciples and said to them, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the offering box than all the others.
12:44 For they all gave out of their wealth. But she, out of her poverty, put in what she had to live on, everything she had.”
Mark 14:6-8
14:6 But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why are you bothering her? She has done a good service for me.
14:7 For you will always have the poor with you, and you can do good for them whenever you want. But you will not always have me!
14:8 She did what she could. She anointed my body beforehand for burial.
Mark 14:2
14:2 For they said, “Not during the feast, so there won’t be a riot among the people.”
Colossians 1:2-3
1:2 to the saints, the faithful
brothers and sisters
in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you
from God our Father!
Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer for the Church
1:3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,
Colossians 1:12
1:12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share
in the saints’
inheritance in the light.