21 Bible Verses about The poor
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She hath wrought a good work upon me. For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
For ye have the poor always with you, and when ye will, ye may do them good; but me ye have not always.
For they all did cast in of their abundance: but she of her penury did cast in all that she had, even her whole living.
This he said, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the purse, and bare what was put therein.
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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, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. For if there come into your assembly a man with a gold ring, in fine apparel, and there come in also a poor man in dirty raiment, And ye look upon him that weareth the fine apparel, and say to him, Sit thou here in a good place, and say to the poor man,
The gospel » Preached to » The poor
he found the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me, to heal the broken-hearted, to proclaim deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
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: And happy is he, whosoever shall not be offended at me.
Injustice » Specially to be avoided towards » The poor
The poor » Divine care for
And the beggar died and was carried by angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died and was buried:
The poor » Promises to » Divine protection
The poor » Despised
The poor » Justice to, encouraged
The poor » They who in faith believe » Are blessed
I have shewed you all things, that thus labouring ye ought to help the infirm, and to remember the word of the Lord Jesus, which he himself said, It is happier to give than to receive.
The poor » Give to » Liberally
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
For if there be first a ready mind, a man is accepted, according to what he hath, not according to what he hath not.
That in a great trial of affliction, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality:
And a poor widow coming, cast in two mites, which make a farthing. And calling his disciples, he saith to them, Verily I say to you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all who have cast into the treasury. For they all did cast in of their abundance: but she of her penury did cast in all that she had, even her whole living.
The poor » Shall never cease out of the land
She hath wrought a good work upon me. For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
The poor » General references to
She hath wrought a good work upon me. For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
The poor » Care for » Is characteristic of saints
(As it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness remaineth for ever.
The poor » Punishment for » Oppressing
The poor » Do justice to
The poor » Give to » Cheerfully
For if there be first a ready mind, a man is accepted, according to what he hath, not according to what he hath not.
Let every man do as he chuseth in his heart, not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a chearful giver.
The poor » Give to » Not grudgingly
Let every man do as he chuseth in his heart, not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a chearful giver.
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a collection for the poor of the saints that are in Jerusalem.
Moreover, brethren, we declare to you the grace of God, bestowed on the churches in Macedonia, That in a great trial of affliction, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality: That to their power, I testify, and beyond their power, they were willing of themselves, read more.
Praying us with much intreaty, to receive the gift and take a part in ministring it to the saints. And this they did, not as we hoped; but first gave themselves to the Lord, and to us by 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
For the administration of this service, doth not only supply the necessities of the saints, but likewise aboundeth by the thanksgivings of many to God:
The poor » Relieve
Jesus saith to him, If thou desirest to be perfect, go, sell what thou hast and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
The poor » They who in faith believe » Have promises
But when thou makest an entertainment, invite the poor, the disabled, the lame, the blind, And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee; but thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
The poor » Punishment for » Spoiling
The poor » Give to » Specially if saints
Communicate to the necessities of the saints, pursue hospitality, Bless them who persecute you;
Therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men; but especially to them who are of the houshold of faith.
The poor » Despise not
in fine apparel, and there come in also a poor man in dirty raiment, And ye look upon him that weareth the fine apparel, and say to him, Sit thou here in a good place, and say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or, Sit thou here under my footstool, Ye distinguish not in yourselves, but are become evil-reasoning judges.
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 at Joppa, a certain disciple, named Tabitha, which is by interpretation Dorcas; this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
Then Peter arose and went with them; whom being come, they brought into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
The poor » Punishment for » Refusing to assist
The poor » Care for » Should be urged
Therefore as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. I speak not by way of command, but that by the diligence of others, I may prove the sincerity of your love.
The poor » Neglect towards, is » A neglect of Christ
For I was hungry, and ye gave me no meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in; naked, and ye clothed me not; sick and in prison, and ye visited me not. Then shall they also answer him saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not micister to thee? read more.
Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say to you, inasmuch as ye did it oot to one of the least of these, ye 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 to do good, and to distribute, forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Church at antioch
Then the disciples determined to send relief, every one according to his ability, to the brethren who dwelt in Judea: Which also they did, sending it to the elders, by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
The poor » Neglect towards, is » A proof of unbelief
Can that faith save him? If a brother or a sister be naked, and want daily food, And one of you say to them, Depart in peace; be ye warmed and filled, but give them not the things needful for the body, what doth it profit? So likewise faith, if it hath not works, is dead in itself.
The poor » Exemplified » Widow of zarephath
The poor » Exemplified » Saints of old
They were stoned, were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheep-skins, in goat-skins, destitute, afflicted, tormented:
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 journeying, came where he was, and seeing him, was moved with tender compassion, And going to him, bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and setting him on his own beast, he brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the morrow departing, he took out two pieces of money, and gave them to the host, and said to him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, as I come back I will repay thee.
The poor » Promises to » Answer to prayer
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Paul
But I am now going to Jerusalem, serving the saints. For it hath
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 saith to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath 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
But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth 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
Take heed that ye practise not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward from 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
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he hath promised to them that love him?
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Boaz
The poor » The wicked » Care not for
This he said, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the purse, and bare what was put therein.
The poor » The wicked » Tread down
The poor » Care for » Is a fruit of repentance
He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
The poor » Should » When converted, rejoice in their exaltation
The poor » May be » Rich in faith
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he hath promised to them that love him?
The poor » God » Regards, equally with the rich
The poor » Guilt of defrauding
Behold the hire of your labourers who have reaped your fields, which is kept back by you, crieth: and the cries of them who have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabbaoth.
The poor » Christ preached to
he found the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me, to heal the broken-hearted, to proclaim deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Peter and john
Then said Peter, Silver and gold have I none; but what I have, I give thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up 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 they all did cast in of their abundance: but she of her penury did cast in all that she had, even her whole living.
Feeding The Poor
Matthew 25:35For I was hungry, and ye gave me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink:
Giving To The Poor
1 Corinthians 13:3And though I give all my goods to feed the poor, and deliver up my body to be burned, and have not love, it profiteth me nothing.
Helping The Poor
Acts 9:36Now there was at Joppa, a certain disciple, named Tabitha, which is by interpretation Dorcas; this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
Not Helping The Poor
John 12:6This he said, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the purse, and bare what was put therein.
Plenty For The Poor
Luke 1:53He hath filled the hungry with good things, but sent the rich empty away.
Saints, Care For The Poor
2 Corinthians 9:9(As it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness remaineth for ever.
Those Helping The Poor
Luke 19:8And Zaccheus stood and said to the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have taken any thing from any man wrongfully, I restore him fourfold.
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