Leviticus 25:35

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Summary

And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee.

Thy brother

Then

A stranger

Matthew 25:35

Hebrews 13:2

Bible References

Thy brother

For you have the poor with you always; and whenever you choose, you can do them good; but me you have not always.

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

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet, for your sakes, he became poor, that you, through his poverty, might become rich.

Hear, my be loved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God has promised to those who love him?

Then

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind to the unthankful and the evil.

And every one of the disciples determined, as he had the means, to send relief to the brethren that dwelt in Judea;

administer to the necessities of the saints; be careful to entertain strangers;

For of the relief which is for the saints, it is needless for me to write to you.

requesting only that we would remember the poor, which same thing I have been diligent in doing.

Whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother have need, and shuts his heart against him, how dwells the love of God in him?

A stranger

For I was hungry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty, and you gave- me drink; I was a stranger, and you took me to your houses;

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for, by this means, some have unconsciously entertained angels.