Then one of them, named Agabus, stood up and gave a sign through the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius Caesar.

This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

Now after many years I came to bring alms and offerings to my nation,

But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.

For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make certain gifts for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem.

Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia:

For I bear witness that according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing,

And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and also to us through the will of God.

But as you abound in everything (in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us), see that you abound in this grace also.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.

They desired only that we should remember the poor, the very thing which I also was eager to do.

Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.

For the ministry of this service not only supplies what is lacking to the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God,

and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you.

hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints,

For we have great joy and encouragement in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

For God is not unjust, to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?

Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the Word in Asia.

After he had spent some time there, he departed and went through the region of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.

and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia: