Galatians 2:10

Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.

Cross-references

In Galatians 2:6, the pillars added nothing to Paul's mission—only the request to remember the poor, which Paul was eager to do.

Acts 24:17 Historical context

Acts 24:17 shows Paul bringing alms to his nation — directly fulfilling the request to remember the poor.

1 John 3:17 Parallel

In 1 John 3:17, seeing a brother in need and closing our heart is condemned — the same call to active compassion for the poor.

James 2:16 Parallel

James 2:16 continues the example: words without deeds — reinforcing the necessity of practical care for the poor.

James 2:15 Parallel

James 2:15 gives an example of a poor brother lacking clothes and food — directly illustrating the need to remember the poor.

2 Corinthians 8:1 Historical context

2 Corinthians 8:1 commends the Macedonians' generosity — part of the same collection for the poor Paul championed.

1 Corinthians 16:2 Related theme

1 Corinthians 16:2 specifies weekly savings for the collection — practical outworking of remembering the poor.

1 Corinthians 16:1 Historical context

1 Corinthians 16:1 gives instructions for the collection — the same organized effort to remember the poor Paul was eager about.

Romans 15:25–27 Historical context

Romans 15:25-27 details Paul's collection for the Jerusalem saints — the same 'poor' from the Jerusalem council.

Acts 11:30 Historical context

Acts 11:30 describes the relief sent to Judea — a concrete example of remembering the poor Paul was eager to do.

Acts 11:29 Historical context

Acts 11:30 shows Paul and Barnabas delivering famine relief, fulfilling the request to remember the poor here.

Leviticus 25:35 Historical context

Leviticus 25:35 commands helping a fellow Israelite who becomes poor — the OT foundation for remembering the poor.

John 12:6 Contrast

John 12:6 reveals Judas pretended to care for the poor while stealing — contrasting with Paul's genuine eagerness.

2 Corinthians 8:4 Related theme

2 Corinthians 8:4 shows churches pleading to participate in the collection for the poor — Paul's eagerness in action.

Psalm 41:1 Parallel

Psalm 41:1 blesses those who regard the weak — the same virtue Paul was eager to practice.

Job 31:16 Parallel

In Job 31:16, Job protests his righteousness by denying he ever withheld from the poor — matching Paul's eagerness.

Matthew 26:11 records Jesus saying 'the poor you will always have' — acknowledging the ongoing need Paul addresses.

Matthew 6:2 Contrast

In Matthew 6:2, Jesus warns against giving to the needy for show — a different motive than Paul's eager sincerity.

Esther 9:22 Parallel

Esther 9:22 describes sending gifts to the poor as part of Purim celebration — a specific practice of remembering the poor.