2 Corinthians 8:1-2
Completing the Collection for the Saints
8:1 Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,
8:2 that during a severe ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their generosity.
2 Corinthians 4:15
4:15 For all these things are for your sake, so that the grace that is including
more and more people may cause thanksgiving to increase
to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 9:12-14
9:12 because the service of this ministry is not only providing for
the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.
9:13 Through the evidence
of this service
they will glorify God because of your obedience to your confession in the gospel of Christ and the generosity of your sharing
with them and with everyone.
9:14 And in their prayers on your behalf they long for you because of the extraordinary grace God has shown to you.
Philippians 4:18-19
4:18 For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent – a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God.
4:19 And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches
in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:1
Christian Practices
4:1 So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!
Philippians 4:10-11
Appreciation for Support
4:10 I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me. (Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.)
4:11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance.