9 Bible Verses about Saints, Care For The Poor

As it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his almsgiving remains for ever."

"Let the man who has two coats," he answered, "give one to the man who has none; and let the man who has food share it with others."

Yes, just as you are already very rich in faith, readiness of speech, knowledge, unwearied zeal, and in the love that is in you, implanted by us, see to it that this grace of liberal giving also flourishes in you. I am not saying this by way of command, but to test by the standard of other men's earnestness the genuineness of your love also.

Only they urged that we should remember their poor--a thing which was uppermost in my own mind.

Let each contribute what he has decided upon in his own mind, and not do it reluctantly or under compulsion. "It is a cheerful giver that God loves."

For, assuming the earnest willingness, the gift is acceptable according to whatever a man has, and not according to what he has not.

"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.

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.