Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
And that's exactly what they did, they collected the money and sent Barnabas and Saul to deliver it to the church leaders.
When people are hurting, you don't just talk about helping, you actually show up and do something.
📚 Historical Context
In the early days of the Christian church, after the gospel had spread to Antioch, a prophet named Agabus predicted a severe famine that would impact Judea, prompting the believers there to take action. The disciples in Antioch decided to collect and send financial aid to their fellow Christians in Judea to alleviate the suffering. They entrusted this relief to Barnabas and Saul, who were emerging leaders, to deliver it directly to the church elders in Jerusalem.
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