TSK · 2 Corinthians 8:4

Jacob said, "Please, no, if I have now found favor in your sight, then receive my present at my hand, because I have seen your face, as one sees the face of God, and you were pleased with me.

Whoever gives one of these little ones just a cup of cold water to drink in the name of a disciple, most certainly I tell you he will in no way lose his reward."

"The King will answer them, 'Most certainly I tell you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'

For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want to, you can do them good; but you will not always have me.

Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.

As any of the disciples had plenty, each determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea;

Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;

that I may be delivered from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints;

When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints),

It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,

They only asked us to remember the poor--which very thing I was also zealous to do.

being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.

For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.