Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

Bible References

The poor

Deuteronomy 15:11
There will never cease to be some poor people in the land; therefore, I am commanding you to make sure you open your hand to your fellow Israelites who are needy and poor in your land.
Matthew 26:11
For you will always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me!
Mark 14:7
For you will always have the poor with you, and you can do good for them whenever you want. But you will not always have me!

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