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 shows Paul bringing alms to his nation — directly fulfilling the request to remember the poor.
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 continues the example: words without deeds — reinforcing the necessity of practical care for the poor.
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 commends the Macedonians' generosity — part of the same collection for the poor Paul championed.
1 Corinthians 16:2 specifies weekly savings for the collection — practical outworking of remembering the poor.
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 details Paul's collection for the Jerusalem saints — the same 'poor' from the Jerusalem council.
Acts 11:30 describes the relief sent to Judea — a concrete example of remembering the poor Paul was eager to do.
Acts 11:30 shows Paul and Barnabas delivering famine relief, fulfilling the request to remember the poor here.
Leviticus 25:35 commands helping a fellow Israelite who becomes poor — the OT foundation for remembering the poor.
John 12:6 reveals Judas pretended to care for the poor while stealing — contrasting with Paul's genuine eagerness.
2 Corinthians 8:4 shows churches pleading to participate in the collection for the poor — Paul's eagerness in action.
Psalm 41:1 blesses those who regard the weak — the same virtue Paul was eager to practice.
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.
In Matthew 6:2, Jesus warns against giving to the needy for show — a different motive than Paul's eager sincerity.
Esther 9:22 describes sending gifts to the poor as part of Purim celebration — a specific practice of remembering the poor.