“ The Jews had indeed the tithes of their goods consecrated to Him, but those who have received liberty set aside all their possessions for the Lord’s purposes,... as that poor widow acted who cast all her living into the treasury of God. ” ​ — Against Heresies, Irenaeus, c. 180 C.E. “ Though we have our treasure - chest, it is not made up of purchase - money, as of a religion that has its price.
” Memang, orang Yahudi membaktikan sepersepuluhan dari harta benda mereka kepada Dia, tetapi orang - orang yang telah menerima pembebasan menyisihkan semua harta mereka demi tujuan Allah,... sama seperti tindakan janda miskin yang memasukkan semua penghidupannya ke dalam perbendaharaan Allah. ” — Against Heresies, Ireneus, ± 180 M.