Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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
General references
Bible References
Thy brother
Leviticus 25:25
If any of you Israelites become so poor that you are forced to sell your property, your closest relative must buy it back.
Deuteronomy 15:7
This is what you must do whenever there are poor Israelites in one of your cities in the land that Jehovah your God is giving you.
Proverbs 14:20
The poor is hated by his neighbor, but the rich have many friends.
Proverbs 17:5
When you mock the poor you disgrace your Maker. He who is glad at calamity will be punished.
Proverbs 19:17
When you help the poor (needy) (lowly) (depressed) you lend to Jehovah. He will pay you back.
Mark 14:7
You always have the poor with you and you can do them good. You do not always have me.
John 12:8
You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.
2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
James 2:5
Listen, my dearly beloved brothers! Did God choose poor people in the world to be rich in faith and to receive the kingdom he promised to those who love him?
Then
Psalm 37:26
He is always generous and lends freely. His descendants are a blessing.
Psalm 41:1
([Psalm of David]) Blessed (happy) is the one who has concern for helpless people. Jehovah will rescue (save) him in times of trouble.
Psalm 112:5
All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly. He earns an honest living.
Proverbs 14:31
He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker. He who honors his Maker has mercy for the poor.
Luke 6:35
Love your enemies and do good to them. Lend expecting nothing in return and your reward will be great. You will be sons of the Most High for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
Acts 11:29
The disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers in Judea.
Romans 12:13
Contribute to the needs of the holy ones and practice hospitality.
2 Corinthians 9:1
I do not need to write you about the ministry to the holy ones.
Galatians 2:10
They wanted us to remember the poor. I was eager (zealous) to do this very thing.
1 John 3:17
Whoever has this world's goods and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his compassion from him, how does the love of God dwell in him?
A stranger
Leviticus 19:34
Foreigners living among you will be like your own people. Love them as you love yourself, because you were foreigners living in Egypt. I am Jehovah your God.
Exodus 23:9
Do not mistreat a foreigner. You know how it feels to be a foreigner. After all you were foreigners in Egypt.
Deuteronomy 10:18
He executes justice for the orphan and the widow. He shows His love for the alien by giving him food and clothing.
Matthew 25:35
I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you took me in.
Hebrews 13:2
Show hospitality to strangers, for some have entertained angels without knowing it.
General references
Exodus 22:25
When you lend money to any of my people who are poor, do not act like a moneylender and require him to pay interest.
Leviticus 25:48
He has the right to be set free by a relative, such as a brother.
Deuteronomy 23:19
Do not charge interest to your brothers, interest on money, food, anything that may be loaned at interest.