Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.
The poor
Bible References
The poor
Deuteronomy 15:11
For there will never be a time when there are no poor in the land; and so I give orders to you, Let your hand be open to your countrymen, to those who are poor and in need in your land.
Matthew 26:11
For the poor you have ever with you, but me you have not for ever.
Mark 14:7
The poor you have ever with you, and whenever you have the desire you may do them good: but me you have not for ever.