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The disciples, as anyone had plenty, each determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea;
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Giving Willingly & Proportionally
Commentators highlight that the Antioch church established a powerful model for Christian charity. Their giving was not coerced but "determined" voluntarily. Furthermore, each person gave "according to his ability," meaning their contribution was proportional to what God had blessed them with. This sets a standard of cheerful, responsible stewardship rather than a flat, mandated amount.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then the disciples. The Christians at Antioch.
According to his ability. As they had prospered. It does not imply that they…
Every man according to his ability (καθως ευπορειτο τις). Imperfect middle of ευπορεω, to be well off (from ευπορος), old verb, bu…
19th Century
Anglican
Then the disciples, every man according to his ability.—Literally, as each man prospered. It is obviously implie…
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16th Century
Protestant
But here a question arises: since the misery was common to all, why should they have helped one people rather than all the rest? I answer that, bec…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the disciples That were at Antioch, every man according to his ability
Previously, the followers of Christ were called disciples (that is, learners and scholars); but from that time, they were called Christians. The pr…
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