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 always be some Israelites who are poor and needy. That is why I am commanding you to be generous with them.
Matthew 26:11
The poor are always with you, but I am not always with you.
Mark 14:7
You always have the poor with you and you can do them good. You do not always have me.