In the early congregation, the pattern was for each Christian to give according to his means and as he resolved in his heart. ​ — 12 / 1, pages 4 - 6.
Varakristlikus koguduses oli tavaks, et iga kristlane andis vastavalt oma võimalustele ja nii, nagu ta oma südames oli otsustanud. (1 / 12, lk 4 – 6.)