On occasion, true worshipers were moved to provide material help to fellow believers, as when Christians in Macedonia and Achaia showed eagerness to help their needy brothers in Jerusalem.
Mõnikord pakkusid tõelised jumalakummardajad kaasusklikele materiaalset toetust. Näiteks aitasid Makedoonia ja Ahhaia kristlased innukalt Jeruusalemma vendi, kes olid puuduses.