Acts 20:35
In every way I showed you that by working hard like this we should help the weak and remember the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Proverbs 19:17
Whoever is kind to the poor is lending to the LORD the benefit of his gift will return to him in abundance.
Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. You have received without payment, so give without payment.
2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah. Although he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
Ephesians 4:28
The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might earn something to give to the needy.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
We urge you, brothers, to admonish those who are idle, cheer up those who are discouraged, and help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
Psalm 41:1-3
Blessed is the one who is considerate of the destitute; the LORD will deliver him when the times are evil.
Psalm 112:5-9
It is good for the person who lends generously, conducting his affairs with fairness.
Isaiah 32:8
But those who are decent plan noble things, and by noble deeds they stand."
Isaiah 35:3
Strengthen the feeble hands, and support the stumbling knees.
Isaiah 58:7-12
Isn't it to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him with clothing, and not to raise yourself up from your own flesh and blood?"
Matthew 25:34-40
"Then the king will say to those on his right, "Come, you who have been blessed by my Father! Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world,
Luke 14:12-14
Then he told the man who had invited him, "When you give a luncheon or a dinner, stop inviting only your friends, brothers, relatives, or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return and you would be repaid.
Acts 20:20
I never shrank from telling you anything that would help you nor from teaching you publicly and from house to house.
Acts 20:27
because I never shrank from telling you the whole plan of God.
Romans 15:1
Now we who are strong ought to be patient with the weaknesses of those who are not strong and must stop pleasing ourselves.
1 Corinthians 9:12
If others enjoy this right over you, don't we have a stronger claim? But we did not use this right. On the contrary, we tolerate everything in order not to put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of the Messiah.
2 Corinthians 9:6-12
Remember this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously.
2 Corinthians 11:9
When I was with you and needed something, I did not bother any of you, because our brothers who came from Macedonia supplied everything I needed. I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
2 Corinthians 11:12
But I will go on doing what I'm doing in order to deny an opportunity to those people who want an opportunity to be recognized as our equals in the work they are boasting about.
2 Corinthians 12:13
How were you treated worse than the other churches, except that I did not bother you for help? Forgive me for this wrong!
Philippians 4:17-20
It is not that I am looking for a gift. No, I want to see that you receive the fruit that increases to your benefit.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
Also, make it your goal to live quietly, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you,
Hebrews 12:12-13
Therefore, strengthen your tired arms and your weak knees,
Hebrews 13:3
Continue to remember those in prison as if you were in prison with them, as well as those who are mistreated, since they also are only mortal.
Hebrews 13:16
Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.