Examples of giving in the new testament

Here are some examples of giving in the New Testament:

  1. The Widow's Offering (Mark 12:41-44, Luke 21:1-4): Jesus observes a poor widow giving all her money to the temple treasury, and praises her generosity, saying that she has given more than all the rich people who gave large sums of money.
  2. The Early Church's Generosity (Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-37): The early Christian community in Jerusalem shared their resources and possessions with one another, and those who owned land or houses sold them to distribute the proceeds to those in need.
  3. Paul's Collection for the Jerusalem Church (1 Corinthians 16:1-4, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, 9:1-15): Paul encourages the churches in Greece to contribute to a collection for the poor in Jerusalem, and writes about the importance of generosity and giving to those in need.
  4. The Macedonian Churches' Generosity (2 Corinthians 8:1-5): Paul praises the churches in Macedonia (modern-day Greece) for their generosity in giving to the poor in Jerusalem, despite their own poverty.
  5. The Philippian Church's Gift to Paul (Philippians 4:10-19): The Philippian church sends a financial gift to Paul while he is in prison, and he expresses his gratitude and joy at their generosity.
  6. The Giving of the Gentiles (Romans 15:25-31): Paul writes about the generosity of the Gentile (non-Jewish) churches in giving to the poor in Jerusalem, and expresses his gratitude for their support.
  7. The Giving of the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 16:1-4): Paul encourages the Corinthian church to give to the poor in Jerusalem, and writes about the importance of giving to those in need.
  8. The Giving of the Ephesian Church (2 Corinthians 8:10-12): Paul praises the Ephesian church for their generosity in giving to the poor in Jerusalem, and encourages them to continue their good work.

These examples demonstrate the importance of giving in the New Testament, and show how Christians are called to be generous and sacrificial in their giving to those in need.