21 Bible Verses about The poor
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For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet, for your sakes, he became poor, that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
For you have the poor with you always; and whenever you choose, you can do them good; but me you have not always.
For all have thrown in out of their abundance; but she, out of her poverty, has thrown in all that she had, her whole living.
But he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the purse, and took what was put in it.
For I was hungry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty, and you gave- me drink; I was a stranger, and you took me to your houses;
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Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » The poor
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » The poor
Contempt » Forbidden towards » The poor
My brethren, do not hold the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, so as to show a partiality for persons. For if there comes into your assembly a man in splendid apparel, and with gold rings on his fingers, and there comes in also a poor man, in mean clothing, and you show regard to him that wears the splendid apparel, and say to him, Sit here, in an honorable place; and you say to the poor man, Do you stand there, or sit here, under my footstool;
The gospel » Preached to » The poor
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the broken hearted; to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind; to set free the oppressed;
The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear; the dead are raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them;
Injustice » Specially to be avoided towards » The poor
The poor » Divine care for
And it came to pass, that the poor man died, and was carried by angels to Abra ham's bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried;
The poor » Promises to » Divine protection
The poor » Despised
But you dishonor the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do they not themselves drag you to the judgment-seats?
The poor » Justice to, encouraged
The poor » They who in faith believe » Are blessed
In all things I have taught you by ex ample, that by thus laboring, you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus; for he himself said, It is more blessed to give, than to receive.
The poor » Give to » Liberally
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
For if there is a readiness of mind, one is accepted according to what he has, not according to what he has not.
that under an afflicting trial, their overflowing joy, and their deep poverty, abounded to the riches of their liberality;
And there came one poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called his disciples to him, and said to them: Verily I say to you, this poor widow has thrown in more than all that have thrown into the treasury. For all have thrown in out of their abundance; but she, out of her poverty, has thrown in all that she had, her whole living.
The poor » Shall never cease out of the land
The poor » General references to
The poor » Care for » Is characteristic of saints
as it is written: He has scattered abroad; he has given to the poor; his righteousness remains forever.
The poor » Punishment for » Oppressing
The poor » Do justice to
The poor » Give to » Cheerfully
For if there is a readiness of mind, one is accepted according to what he has, not according to what he has not.
Let each one give, as he purposes in his heart; not with grief, nor from necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.
The poor » Give to » Not grudgingly
Let each one give, as he purposes in his heart; not with grief, nor from necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor saints who are in Jerusalem:
We make known to you, brethren, God's gracious gift, which has been given in the churches of Macedonia; that under an afflicting trial, their overflowing joy, and their deep poverty, abounded to the riches of their liberality; for I testify that according to their power, and beyond their power, they gave voluntarily, read more.
beseeching us, with much entreaty, that they might give, and take part in the ministering to the saints; and they did this, not only as we had hoped, but they gave them selves first to the Lord, and then to us, through the will of God;
The poor » Oppress not
The poor » Rule not, with rigor
The poor » Should » Provided for under the law
The poor » Punishment for » Acting unjustly towards
The poor » May be » Liberal
because the administration of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints, but also abounds in many thanksgivings to God;
The poor » Relieve
Jesus said to him: If you would be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
The poor » They who in faith believe » Have promises
But when you make a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind; and you shall be blessed; for they have no power to repay you; but you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just.
The poor » Punishment for » Spoiling
The poor » Give to » Specially if saints
administer to the necessities of the saints; be careful to entertain strangers;
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who are the household of the faith.
The poor » Despise not
For if there comes into your assembly a man in splendid apparel, and with gold rings on his fingers, and there comes in also a poor man, in mean clothing, and you show regard to him that wears the splendid apparel, and say to him, Sit here, in an honorable place; and you say to the poor man, Do you stand there, or sit here, under my footstool; are you not partial in yourselves? and do you not judge from false principles?
The poor » The wicked » Oppress
The poor » God » Exalts
The poor » God » Hears
The poor » Give to » Pray for
The poor » God » Protects
The poor » God » Provides for
The poor » Made by God
The poor » God » Delivers
The poor » Are such by God's appointment
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Dorcas
Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name, when translated, is Dorcas. She was full of good works and deeds of charity which she did.
Then Peter arose, and went with them; and when he had come, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.
The poor » Punishment for » Refusing to assist
The poor » Care for » Should be urged
Now as you excel in every thing, in faith, and in speech, and in knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gift also. I do not speak this as a commandment, but on account of the zeal of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
The poor » Neglect towards, is » A neglect of Christ
For I was hungry, and you gave me no food; I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink; I was a stranger, and you took me not to your houses; naked, and you did not clothe me; I was sick, and in prison, and you did not visit me. Then they also will answer, and say: Lord, when did we see thee hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to thee? read more.
Then will he answer them, saying: Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.
The poor » Harden not the heart against
The poor » Shut not the hand against
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
The poor » Take no usury from
The poor » Condition of, often results from » Bad company
The poor » Condition of, often results from » Sloth
The poor » Condition of, often results from » Drunkenness and gluttony
The poor » They who in faith believe » Are happy
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Nebuzaradan
The poor » May be » Wise
The poor » By oppressing, God is reproached
The poor » Rob not
The poor » They who in faith believe » Have the favor of God
But forget not to do good, and to be liberal: for with such, sacrifices God is well pleased.
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Church at antioch
And every one of the disciples determined, as he had the means, to send relief to the brethren that dwelt in Judea; which also they did; and they sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
The poor » Neglect towards, is » A proof of unbelief
If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, and any of you say to them, Go in peace, be warmed and be filled, and yet give them not the things that are needful for the body, what does this profit them? So, also, faith, if it has not works, is dead, being by itself.
The poor » Exemplified » Widow of zarephath
The poor » Exemplified » Saints of old
They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tempted, they were slain with the sword: they went about in. sheep-skins, in goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, oppressed with evils,
The poor » The wicked » Regard not the cause of
The poor » The wicked » Devour
The poor » The wicked » Vex
The poor » May be » Upright
The poor » By mocking, God is reproached
The poor » Care for--illustrated
But a certain Samaritan, who was on a journey, came near him; and when he saw him, he had compassion on him. And he went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine; and he put him on his own beast, and carried him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the morrow, when he departed, he took out two denarii, and gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him: Take care of him; and whatever you spend more, on my return, I will repay you.
The poor » Promises to » Answer to prayer
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Paul
But now I am going to Jerusalem, to minister to the saints.
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Job
The poor » Should » Rejoice in God
The poor » God » Despises not the prayer of
The poor » God » Maintains the right of
The poor » Christ lived as one of
And Jesus said to him: The foxes have dens, and the birds of the air have roosts; but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.
The poor » Defend
The poor » Promises to » An overshadowing providence
The poor » Neglect towards, is » Inconsistent with » Love of God
Whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother have need, and shuts his heart against him, how dwells the love of God in him?
The poor » Exemplified » Prophet's widow
The poor » Exemplified » gideon
The poor » The wicked » Grind the faces of
The poor » Should » Commit themselves to God
The poor » Give to » Without ostentation
Beware of doing your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.
The poor » Wrong not, in judgment
The poor » Christ delivers
The poor » The wicked » Despise the counsel of
The poor » The wicked » Persecute
The poor » The wicked » Defraud
The poor » God » Is the refuge of
The poor » God » Forgets not
The poor » Promises to » Heavenly inheritance
Hear, my be loved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God has promised to those who love him?
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Boaz
The poor » The wicked » Care not for
But he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the purse, and took what was put in it.
The poor » The wicked » Tread down
The poor » Care for » Is a fruit of repentance
He answered and said to them: He that has two coats, let him give to him that has none; and he that has food, let him do likewise.
The poor » Should » When converted, rejoice in their exaltation
The poor » May be » Rich in faith
Hear, my be loved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God has promised to those who love him?
The poor » God » Regards, equally with the rich
The poor » Guilt of defrauding
Behold, the hire of the laborers who have reaped your fields, which has been unjustly withheld by you, cries out: and the cries of those who have reaped, have entered into the ears of the Lord of hosts.
The poor » Christ preached to
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the broken hearted; to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind; to set free the oppressed;
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Peter and john
But Peter said: Silver and gold I have none: but what I have, this I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, arise and walk.
The poor » Exemplified » Ruth
The poor » Promises to » To the poor
The poor » The wicked » Crush
The poor » The wicked » Sell
The poor » Should » Hope in God
Protection » Is afforded to » The poor
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged
Trespass offering » Consisted of » The poor » Meat offering
Topics on The poor
Blessings Of The Poor
Mark 12:44For all have thrown in out of their abundance; but she, out of her poverty, has thrown in all that she had, her whole living.
Feeding The Poor
Matthew 25:35For I was hungry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty, and you gave- me drink; I was a stranger, and you took me to your houses;
Giving To The Poor
1 Corinthians 13:3And though I give all my goods to feed the poor, and though I deliver up my body to be burned, and have not love, I am profited nothing.
Helping The Poor
Acts 9:36Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name, when translated, is Dorcas. She was full of good works and deeds of charity which she did.
Not Helping The Poor
John 12:6But he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the purse, and took what was put in it.
Plenty For The Poor
Luke 1:53He has filled the hungry with good things, but the rich he has sent empty away.
Saints, Care For The Poor
2 Corinthians 9:9as it is written: He has scattered abroad; he has given to the poor; his righteousness remains forever.
Those Helping The Poor
Luke 19:8And Zacchaeus stood, and said to the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken from any one by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.
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