31 Bible Verses about Helping Others In Need

He comforts us in our every affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction by means of the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

Let each of us endeavour to please his fellow Christian, aiming at a blessing calculated to build him up.

But when you are giving in charity, let not your left hand perceive what your right hand is doing,

that your charities may be in secret; and then your Father--He who sees in secret--will recompense you.

Among the disciples at Jaffa was a woman called Tabitha, or, as the name may be translated, 'Dorcas.' Her life was wholly devoted to the good and charitable actions which she was constantly doing.

When you give in charity, never blow a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and streets in order that their praises may be sung by men. I solemnly tell you that they already have their reward.

But if any one has this world's wealth and sees that his brother man is in need, and yet hardens his heart against him--how can such a one continue to love God?

each fixing his attention, not simply on his own interests, but on those of others also.

And do not forget to be kind and liberal; for with sacrifices of that sort God is greatly pleased.

If any one preaches, let it be as uttering God's truth; if any one renders a service to others, let it be in the strength which God supplies; so that in everything glory may be given to God in the name of Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the might to the Ages of the Ages. Amen.

if it is the gift of administration, let the administrator exercise a sound judgement in his duties.

but that, by equalization of burdens, your superfluity having in the present emergency supplied their deficiency, their superfluity may in turn be a supply for your deficiency later on, so that there may be equalization of burdens.

And by God's appointment there are in the Church--first Apostles, secondly Prophets, thirdly teachers. Then come miraculous powers, and then ability to cure diseases or render loving service, or powers of organization, or varieties of the gift of 'tongues.'

"But beware of doing your good actions in the sight of men, in order to attract their gaze; if you do, there is no reward for you with your Father who is in Heaven.

Relieve the necessities of God's people; always practise hospitality.

I do not urge you to give in order that others may have relief while you are unduly pressed,

The teacher must do the same in his teaching; and he who exhorts others, in his exhortation. He who gives should be liberal; he who is in authority should be energetic and alert; and he who succours the afflicted should do it cheerfully.

Whatever be the gifts which each has received, you must use them for one another's benefit, as good stewards of God's many-sided kindness.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us labour for the good of all, and especially of those who belong to the household of the faith.

while you on your part lend us your aid in entreaty for us, so that from many lips thanksgivings may rise on our behalf for the boon granted to us at the intercession of many.

He who has been a thief must steal no more, but, instead of that, should work with his own hands in honest industry, so that he may have something of which he can give the needy a share.

And let our people too learn to set a good example in following honest occupations for the supply of their necessities, so that they may not live useless lives.

They sold their lands and other property, and distributed the proceeds among all, according to every one's necessities.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens.

They must be beneficent, rich in noble deeds, open-handed and liberal;

others you must try to save, as brands plucked from the flames; and on others look with pity mingled with fear, while you hate every trace of their sin.

For you always have the poor among you, and whenever you choose you can do acts of kindness to them; but me you have not always.

Do nothing in a spirit of factiousness or of vainglory, but, with true humility, let every one regard the rest as being of more account than himself;

For the service rendered in this sacred gift not only helps to relieve the wants of God's people, but it is also rich in its results and awakens a chorus of thanksgiving to God.

For inasmuch as He has Himself felt the pain of temptation and trial, He is also able instantly to help those who are tempted and tried.

And behave to your fellow men just as you would have them behave to you.