Matthew 5:4
Blessed are the meek, because they shall inherit the earth.
Luke 11:41
Therefore give alms of your substance; and behold all things are pure unto you.
John 16:20-22
Truly, truly, I say unto you, that you will weep and mourn, and the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.
Acts 2:44-46
And all those who believed were together and had all things common,
Galatians 2:10
only that we should remember the poor; which very thing I was also zealous to do.
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.
From sorrow
Sending portions
Bible References
From sorrow
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are the meek, because they shall inherit the earth.
John 16:20
Truly, truly, I say unto you, that you will weep and mourn, and the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.
Sending portions
Luke 11:41
Therefore give alms of your substance; and behold all things are pure unto you.
Acts 2:44
And all those who believed were together and had all things common,
Galatians 2:10
only that we should remember the poor; which very thing I was also zealous to do.