2 a devout man who hfeared God with all his household, gave ialms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God.
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Luke 18:2
He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man.
Acts 10:35
but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.
Acts 13:16
So Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said:
“Men of Israel and you who fear God, listen.
Matthew 6:2–4
“Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Luke 12:33
Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
Acts 9:36
Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity.
Acts 24:17
Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings.
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