28 Bible Verses about Helping Those 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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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

And if you are kind to those who are kind to you, what credit is it to you? Even bad men act thus.

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

and you will be blessed, because they have no means of requiting you, but there will be requital for you at the Resurrection of the righteous."

To him who asks, give: from him who would borrow, turn not away.

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.

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.

In all things I have set you an example, showing you that, by working as I do, you ought to help the weak, and to bear in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, "'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

Having, however, obtained the help which is from God, I have stood firm until now, and have solemnly exhorted rich and poor alike, saying nothing except what the Prophets and Moses predicted as soon to happen,

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.

As for us who are strong, our duty is to bear with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not seek our own pleasure.

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

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.

Honour widows who are really in need.

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

Yes, and I beg you also, my faithful yoke-fellow, to help these women who have shared my toil in connection with the Good News, together with Clement and the rest of my fellow labourers, whose names are recorded in the Book of Life.

and one of you says to them, "I wish you well; keep yourselves warm and well fed," and yet you do not give them what they need; what is the use of that?

I thank my God, I say, for your cooperation in spreading the Good News, from the time it first came to you even until now.

He heard the question and replied, "It is not men in good health who require a doctor, but the sick.

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 when you entertain, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind;

She must have been true to her one husband, and well reported of for good deeds, as having brought up children, received strangers hospitably, washed the feet of God's people, given relief to the distressed, and devoted herself to good works of every kind.

The doctrines and the line of conduct which I taught you--both what you heard and what you saw in me-- hold fast to them; and God who gives peace will be with you.