Matthew 5:4
Happy are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.
Luke 11:41
But give what is in them in alms, and behold all things are clean to you.
John 16:20-22
Verily, verily I say unto you, Ye will weep and lament; but the world will rejoice: ye will be sorrowful; but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
Acts 2:44-46
And all that believed were together, and had all things common,
Galatians 2:10
the same which I also was forward 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
Happy are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.
John 16:20
Verily, verily I say unto you, Ye will weep and lament; but the world will rejoice: ye will be sorrowful; but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
Sending portions
Luke 11:41
But give what is in them in alms, and behold all things are clean to you.
Acts 2:44
And all that believed were together, and had all things common,
Galatians 2:10
the same which I also was forward to do.