28 Bible Verses about Helping Those In Need

who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we might be able to comfort those who are in all tribulation, by the consolation with which we ourselves are comforted of God.

But whosoever hath worldly abundance, and seeth his brother under necessity, and shutteth his bowels of compassion against him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for their's is the kingdom of heaven.

but that according to equality, your abundance on the present occasion should afford a supply for their deficiency, that their abundance also may supply your deficiency, that there may be equality.

Well then, whilst we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men, but especially unto those who are of the household of faith.

communicating to the wants of the saints; prompt to hospitality.

And if ye do good to them who do good to you, what thanks have ye? do not even sinners the same thing?

But of beneficence, and liberal distribution, be not unmindful: for such sacrifices God accepts with delight.

and thou shalt be blessed; because they cannot recompense thee: for a recompence shall be made thee at the resurrection of the just.

Give to him that asketh thee; and from him who wants to borrow of thee, turn not away.

Let him that stole steal no more; but rather labour hard, working with his hands that which is good, that he may have something to give to him that is in want.

for inasmuch as he hath himself suffered, having been tempted, he is able to succour those who are tempted.

In all things I have set you the example, that so labouring hard ye ought to help the infirm, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, because he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."

Having however obtained help from God, unto this day, I stand witnessing both to small and great, saying nothing but what both the prophets and Moses said should come to pass:

For the poor ye have always with you, and when ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.

WE then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are feeble, and not to gratify ourselves.

Let not each aim at their own particular interests, but every man at those of others.

And let those who belong to us learn also to be pre-eminent in good works for all necessary calls, that they be not without fruits.

Honour the widows, that are widows indeed.

and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as every one had need.

And I beseech thee also, my genuine associate, assist those women who laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and my other fellow-labourers, whose names are in the book of life.

and should one of you say to them, Go in peace, be warm, be replenished with food: yet if ye give them not the necessaries for their body; what doth it avail?

for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day even until now;

But Jesus hearing it, said unto them, They who are in the vigour of health have no need of the physician, but they who have illness.

Therefore when thou givest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues, and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Verily I say unto you, They receive their reward.

But when thou makest an entertainment, invite the poor, the maimed, the halt, the blind:

bringing attestation of her good works; that she hath well educated her children, that she hath been hospitable to strangers, that she hath washed the saints feet, that she hath assisted the afflicted, that she hath followed diligently every good work.

Whatsoever things also ye have learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, these practise, and the God of peace shall be with you.