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 always have the poor among you, and whenever you please you can do for them, but you will not always have me.

for you always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me."

You know how gracious the Lord Jesus Christ was. Though he was rich, he became poor for your sake, in order that by his poverty you might become rich.

Listen, my dear brothers. Has not God chosen the world's poor to be rich in faith, and to possess the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?

Then

But love your enemies, and help them and lend to them, never despairing, and you will be richly rewarded, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind even to the ungrateful and the wicked.

The disciples determined to make up a contribution, each according to his ability, and send it to the brothers who lived in Judea,

Supply the needs of God's people, be unfailing in hospitality.

It is really unnecessary for me to write to you about this fund for your fellow-Christians,

Only, we were to remember the poor, and that I have taken pains to do.

But if someone who is rich sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how can he have any love for God in his heart?

A stranger

For when I was hungry, you gave me food, when I was thirsty you gave me something to drink, when I was a stranger, you invited me to your homes,

Do not forget to be hospitable to strangers, for by being so some, without knowing it, have had angels as their guests.