Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 11:29

29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judea.

Which is the measure whereby we must mete out unto others, Luke 11.41. we are to give alms of such things as we have, or according as we are able.

These brethren or believers in Iudea, were very poor, by reason of the extraordinary malice and persecution of the Iews against them, and therefore recommended by St. Paul unto them of Arabia, (especially to the Corinthians) and to the believers in Macedonia.