Early Christians in Jerusalem shared with each other
- Acts 2:44 – 45
- Acts 4:34 – 35
Christians in other places sent funds for famine relief in Jerusalem
- Acts 11:29
- 1 Corinthians 16:1 – 3
- 2 Corinthians 8:1 – 15
- 2 Corinthians 9
Teachers of the gospel are to be supported financially
- 3 John 6
- Titus 3:13
- 1 Corinthians 9:3 – 14
- 1 Timothy 5:17 – 18
Needy brethren are to be helped
- Matthew 25:35 – 40
- 1 John 3:17
Generally helping the poor
- Ephesians 4:28
- Galatians 2:10
- Luke 14:12 – 14
Taking care of needy relatives is essential
- 1 Timothy 5:8
The poor are a major target for the gospel
- Matthew 11:5
- Luke 4:18
Sharing must be from love
- 1 Corinthians 13:3
Poverty will not be eradicated; honoring Jesus is a more worthy expenditure
- Matthew 26:11
- Mark 14:7
- John 12:8
Deciding how to share is not a matter of resources or priorities, but of faith
- 2 Corinthians 8:12, 9:6 – 11