Then he said to them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of Jehovah is your refuge.

Your community has dwelt in it; You, O God, have provided from Your goodness for the poor.

The blessing of Jehovah, it makes rich, with no sorrow added.

I have shown you in everything, by laboring like this, that we need to support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up from whatever he is prospered, that there be no collections when I come.