Bible Dictionary: Charities

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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

(n.) Plural of Charity.

Library

The General Conference of 1832
... We are not ignorant that we have been reproached with sectarian exclusiveness, in
holding off from national religious charities; but we are little concerned at ...
/.../chapter 11 the general conference.htm

The Voices of the Dead
... The holiest lessons are not in the word, but the life. The virtues that attract
us most are silent. The most beautiful charities go noiseless on their mission. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chapin/the crown of thorns/the voices of the dead.htm

A Source Book for Ancient Church History
... Bartholomew, Apostle, 55. Basil of Caesarea, on Sabellianism, 181; his charities,
395; monastic rule, 405; on tradition, 484; on reverence shown images, 693. ...
/.../ayer/a source book for ancient church history/index 2.htm

"Confido"
... WHEN at last peace was partially restored to the country, the number of poor people
had enormously increased, and the charities that already existed were ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/forbes/life of st vincent de paul/chapter 11 confido.htm

The Relation of Home to the Church.
... Like the church, it rises superior to all the fluctuations of civil society, and
will live and flourish in all its tender charities, in all its sweet enjoyments ...
/.../philips/the christian home/chapter iv the relation of.htm

Elucidation.
... [2868] Long before the era of Constantine it was observed that the charities of
the Christians were so extensive"it may perhaps be said so excessive"that ...
/.../various/constitutions of the holy apostles/elucidation.htm

When Marcellus, the Man of Consummate Piety, had Heard this ...
... their own country and friends. And even to all these charities Marcellus
added yet larger deeds of piety. For with a numerous band ...
/.../3 when marcellus the man.htm

Christ and Little Children
... then through other fires: to fashion when mothers leave them to the hired kindness
of a nurse, to selfishness when their want appeals to our charities in vain ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 10 13-16 christ and little.htm

A Loyal Tribute
... A life touched with many gracious womanly charities, delighting in simple country
pleasures, not strange to the homes of the poor, quick to sympathise with ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/a loyal tribute.htm

Christianity and Society.
... The poor Gentile Christians of Paul's churches in Greece sent their charities to
the poor Jewish Christians in Palestine, and thus proved their gratitude for ...
/.../section 49 christianity and society.htm

Thesaurus

Charities (4 Occurrences)
...Charities (4 Occurrences). Matthew 6:4 that your charities may be in secret; and
then your Father--He who sees in secret--will recompense you. (WEY). ...
/c/charities.htm - 7k

Offered (320 Occurrences)
... member of his household. He was also liberal in his charities to the people,
and continually offered prayer to God. (WEY). Acts 12:5 ...
/o/offered.htm - 37k

Liberal (11 Occurrences)
... of his household. He was also liberal in his charities to the people, and
continually offered prayer to God. (WEY RSV). Romans 12 ...
/l/liberal.htm - 12k

God-fearing (24 Occurrences)
... of his household. He was also liberal in his charities to the people, and
continually offered prayer to God. (WEY NIV). Acts 10:7 ...
/g/god-fearing.htm - 13k

Fearing (107 Occurrences)
... household. He was also liberal in his charities to the people, and continually
offered prayer to God. (WEY BBE DBY YLT NIV). Acts ...
/f/fearing.htm - 35k

Recompense (79 Occurrences)
... Recompense (79 Occurrences). Matthew 6:4 that your charities may be in secret; and
then your Father--He who sees in secret--will recompense you. (WEY ASV). ...
/r/recompense.htm - 30k

Recorded (141 Occurrences)
... Acts 10:4 Looking steadily at him, and being much alarmed, he said, "What do you
want, Sir?" "Your prayers and charities," he replied, "have gone up and have ...
/r/recorded.htm - 39k

Religious (13 Occurrences)
... member of his household. He was also liberal in his charities to the people,
and continually offered prayer to God. (WEY). Acts 13:43 ...
/r/religious.htm - 10k

Dorcas (3 Occurrences)
... was beloved for the manner in which she used her position and means, for she "was
full of good works, and almsdeeds which she did." Among her charities was the ...
/d/dorcas.htm - 9k

Charitably (1 Occurrence)

/c/charitably.htm - 7k

Bible Concordance

Charities (4 Occurrences)

Matthew 6:4 that your charities may be in secret; and then your Father--He who sees in secret--will recompense you.
(WEY)

Acts 10:2 He was religious and God-fearing--and so was every member of his household. He was also liberal in his charities to the people, and continually offered prayer to God.
(WEY)

Acts 10:4 Looking steadily at him, and being much alarmed, he said, "What do you want, Sir?" "Your prayers and charities," he replied, "have gone up and have been recorded before God.
(WEY)

Acts 10:31 who said, "'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your charities have been put on record before God.
(WEY)

Subtopics

Charities

Related Terms

Offered (320 Occurrences)

Liberal (11 Occurrences)

God-fearing (24 Occurrences)

Fearing (107 Occurrences)

Recompense (79 Occurrences)

Recorded (141 Occurrences)

Religious (13 Occurrences)

Dorcas (3 Occurrences)