In Matthew 25:40, Jesus identifies serving the needy as serving him — directly undergirds the motivation for this collection.

Acts 11:27-30 records a famine relief collection for Judean believers — the same kind of contribution for poor saints that Paul describes here.

2 Corinthians 8:1 highlights the Macedonians' generosity in the collection — the very same offering Paul mentions from Macedonia and Achaia.

In 2 Corinthians 9:12, Paul describes the same collection as supplying needs and producing thanksgiving — directly parallel.

Acts 24:17 explicitly states Paul brought alms to his nation—direct reference to this same collection.

2 Corinthians 8:4 describes the same collection for Jerusalem saints, showing how the churches eagerly participated in this relief effort.

2 Corinthians 8:13 discusses fairness in the same collection, echoing the principle of mutual support behind the gift from Macedonia and Achaia.

Acts 19:21 shows Paul's plan to go through Macedonia and Achaia to Jerusalem—the itinerary behind the collection.

In Matthew 26:11, Jesus notes the poor are always present — affirms the ongoing need behind this contribution.