Matthew 25:35

for I was prest with hunger, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

Romans 12:13

distribute to the necessity of the saints; cultivate hospitality.

Matthew 10:40-42

He that receives you, receives me; and he that receives me, receives him that sent me.

Matthew 25:40

and the king will reply, I declare unto you, your having done this for one of the least of these my brethren, is the same thing as doing it for me.

Matthew 25:42-43

for I was prest with hunger, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:

Matthew 26:11

ye have the poor always with you, but me ye have not always.

Mark 14:7

the poor you have always with you, and you may relieve them whenever you please: but me you will not always have.

Luke 11:41

be but charitable to the utmost of your ability, and every thing will be pure to you.

Luke 14:12-14

Then he said to the Pharisee, that had invited him, when you give a dinner, or a supper, don't call your friends, or your brethren, or kinsmen, or wealthy neighbours; lest they invite you again, and make you a requital.

John 13:29

for as Judas had the purse, some of them thought, that Jesus had ordered him to buy what was necessary against the feast: or give something to the poor.

Acts 4:32

Now the whole body of believers were but one heart, and one soul: no one look'd upon what he possessed, as his own, but every thing was held in common.

Acts 9:36-39

At Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, that is in Greek, Dorcas: this woman was very active in all the offices of benevolence and charity.

Acts 10:31

and said, "Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and God has approved thine alms.

Acts 11:29

then the disciples determin'd to send, each of them answerably to his abilities, some relief to the brethren residing in Judea: which they actually perform'd,

Acts 16:15

so that having been baptized with her family, she made us this request, if you think me sincere in my profession, pray come and lodge at my house; and she prevail'd upon us.

Romans 12:20

therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing, you will heap coals of fire on his head .

Romans 16:23

Gaius, with whom I lodge, who purveys for the church in general, salutes you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city salutes you; and Quartus a brother.

2 Corinthians 8:1-4

I must acquaint you, brethren, with the contribution which the churches of Macedonia have religiously made,

2 Corinthians 8:7-9

that as you excel in every thing, in faith, in language, mystical knowledge, in all virtue, and in your affection to us; I hope you will excel too in this charitable disposition.

2 Corinthians 9:7-14

let every man give as he is disposed in his own mind, without any regret or reluctance: for God loves a cheerful benefactor.

Ephesians 4:28

let him that stole, steal no more: but rather let him labour, to encrease his fortune with his own hands, that he may have wherewithal to relieve the needy:

1 Timothy 5:10

such as have been recommended by their good actions, by the education of their children, by their hospitality, by their officiousness to the faithful, by relieving the afflicted, and by the practice of every virtue.

1 Timothy 6:17-19

Charge those that are rich in this world, not to be elated, not to depend upon their perishable wealth, but upon the God of life, who furnishes us with every thing in plenty for our enjoyment;

Hebrews 6:10

for God is too just to his promise not to regard your piety, and the love which you have shewn to the christian religion by the assistance ye have given to the saints, and still continue to give.

Hebrews 13:1-3

Let brotherly love still reign.

Hebrews 13:16

but don't forget to be beneficent to the community; for such sacrifice is acceptable to God.

James 1:27

pure and unadulterated religion, in the eye of God our father, consists in taking care of orphans and widows in their distress: and in keeping clear of the vices of the age.

James 2:15-16

suppose one of your brethren should be destitute of cloths, and of his daily nourishment,

1 Peter 4:9-10

be mutually hospitable, without repining.

1 John 3:16-19

this is the proof of the divine love, Christ expos'd his life for us: and we ought to expose our lives for the brethren.

3 John 1:5-8

My dear child, whatever you do in behalf of the brethren, and of those who are strangers, is commendable.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

I was an

Matthew 25:40
and the king will reply, I declare unto you, your having done this for one of the least of these my brethren, is the same thing as doing it for me.
Matthew 10:40
He that receives you, receives me; and he that receives me, receives him that sent me.
Matthew 26:11
ye have the poor always with you, but me ye have not always.
Mark 14:7
the poor you have always with you, and you may relieve them whenever you please: but me you will not always have.
Luke 11:41
be but charitable to the utmost of your ability, and every thing will be pure to you.
Luke 14:12
Then he said to the Pharisee, that had invited him, when you give a dinner, or a supper, don't call your friends, or your brethren, or kinsmen, or wealthy neighbours; lest they invite you again, and make you a requital.
John 13:29
for as Judas had the purse, some of them thought, that Jesus had ordered him to buy what was necessary against the feast: or give something to the poor.
Acts 4:32
Now the whole body of believers were but one heart, and one soul: no one look'd upon what he possessed, as his own, but every thing was held in common.
Acts 9:36
At Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, that is in Greek, Dorcas: this woman was very active in all the offices of benevolence and charity.
Acts 10:31
and said, "Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and God has approved thine alms.
Acts 11:29
then the disciples determin'd to send, each of them answerably to his abilities, some relief to the brethren residing in Judea: which they actually perform'd,
2 Corinthians 8:1
I must acquaint you, brethren, with the contribution which the churches of Macedonia have religiously made,
2 Corinthians 9:7
let every man give as he is disposed in his own mind, without any regret or reluctance: for God loves a cheerful benefactor.
Ephesians 4:28
let him that stole, steal no more: but rather let him labour, to encrease his fortune with his own hands, that he may have wherewithal to relieve the needy:
1 Timothy 6:17
Charge those that are rich in this world, not to be elated, not to depend upon their perishable wealth, but upon the God of life, who furnishes us with every thing in plenty for our enjoyment;
Philemon 1:7
for your liberality, my brother, affected us with great joy and comfort, by your having refresh'd the bowels of the saints.
Hebrews 6:10
for God is too just to his promise not to regard your piety, and the love which you have shewn to the christian religion by the assistance ye have given to the saints, and still continue to give.
Hebrews 13:16
but don't forget to be beneficent to the community; for such sacrifice is acceptable to God.
James 1:27
pure and unadulterated religion, in the eye of God our father, consists in taking care of orphans and widows in their distress: and in keeping clear of the vices of the age.
1 Peter 4:9
be mutually hospitable, without repining.
1 John 3:16
this is the proof of the divine love, Christ expos'd his life for us: and we ought to expose our lives for the brethren.

Thirsty

Matthew 25:42
for I was prest with hunger, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
Romans 12:20
therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing, you will heap coals of fire on his head .

I was a

Matthew 25:43
I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
Acts 16:15
so that having been baptized with her family, she made us this request, if you think me sincere in my profession, pray come and lodge at my house; and she prevail'd upon us.
Romans 12:13
distribute to the necessity of the saints; cultivate hospitality.
Romans 16:23
Gaius, with whom I lodge, who purveys for the church in general, salutes you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city salutes you; and Quartus a brother.
1 Timothy 5:10
such as have been recommended by their good actions, by the education of their children, by their hospitality, by their officiousness to the faithful, by relieving the afflicted, and by the practice of every virtue.
Hebrews 13:1
Let brotherly love still reign.
1 Peter 4:9
be mutually hospitable, without repining.
3 John 1:5
My dear child, whatever you do in behalf of the brethren, and of those who are strangers, is commendable.

General references

Matthew 5:42
give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.
Matthew 25:42
for I was prest with hunger, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
James 2:15
suppose one of your brethren should be destitute of cloths, and of his daily nourishment,