Matthew 25:35

For 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 invited Me in;

Ezekiel 18:7

if a man does not oppress anyone, but restores to the debtor his pledge, does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing,

Ezekiel 18:16

or oppress anyone, or retain a pledge, or commit robbery, but he gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing,

Deuteronomy 15:7-11

“If there is a poor man with you, one of your brothers, in any of your towns in your land which the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart, nor close your hand from your poor brother;

Job 31:32

“The alien has not lodged outside,
For I have opened my doors to the traveler.

Romans 12:13

contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.

Genesis 18:2-8

When he lifted up his eyes and looked, behold, three men were standing opposite him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed himself to the earth,

Genesis 19:1-3

Now the two angels came to Sodom in the evening as Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed down with his face to the ground.

Job 29:13-16

“The blessing of the one ready to perish came upon me,
And I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.

Job 31:16-21

“If I have kept the poor from their desire,
Or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,

Psalm 112:5-10

It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;
He will maintain his cause in judgment.

Proverbs 3:9-10

Honor the Lord from your wealth
And from the first of all your produce;

Proverbs 11:24-25

There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more,
And there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want.

Proverbs 14:21

He who despises his neighbor sins,
But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker,
But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

Proverbs 19:17

One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the Lord,
And He will repay him for his good deed.

Proverbs 22:9

He who is generous will be blessed,
For he gives some of his food to the poor.

Proverbs 25:21

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;

Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, for you will find it after many days.

Isaiah 58:7-11

“Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry
And bring the homeless poor into the house;
When you see the naked, to cover him;
And not to hide yourself from your own flesh?

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you: break away now from your sins by doing righteousness and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, in case there may be a prolonging of your prosperity.’

Micah 6:8

He has told you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justice, to love kindness,
And to walk humbly with your God?

Matthew 10:40-42

He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.

Matthew 25:40

The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’

Matthew 25:42-43

for I was hungry, and you gave Me nothing to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me nothing to drink;

Matthew 26:11

For you always have the poor with you; but you do not always have Me.

Mark 14:7

For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them; but you do not always have Me.

Luke 11:41

But give that which is within as charity, and then all things are clean for you.

Luke 14:12-14

And He also went on to say to the one who had invited Him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, otherwise they may also invite you in return and that will be your repayment.

John 13:29

For some were supposing, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus was saying to him, “Buy the things we have need of for the feast”; or else, that he should give something to the poor.

Acts 4:32

And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul; and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own, but all things were common property to them.

Acts 9:36-39

Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of kindness and charity which she continually did.

Acts 10:31

and he *said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God.

Acts 11:29

And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea.

Acts 16:15

And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and stay.” And she prevailed upon us.

Romans 12:20

But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Romans 16:23

Gaius, host to me and to the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer greets you, and Quartus, the brother.

2 Corinthians 8:1-4

Now, brethren, we wish to make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia,

2 Corinthians 8:7-9

But just as you abound in everything, in faith and utterance and knowledge and in all earnestness and in the love we inspired in you, see that you abound in this gracious work also.

2 Corinthians 9:7-14

Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Ephesians 4:28

He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.

1 Timothy 5:10

having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.

1 Timothy 6:17-19

Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.

Hebrews 13:1-3

Let love of the brethren continue.

Hebrews 13:16

And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

James 1:27

Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

James 2:15-16

If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food,

1 Peter 4:9-10

Be hospitable to one another without complaint.

1 John 3:16-19

We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

3 John 1:5-8

Beloved, you are acting faithfully in whatever you accomplish for the brethren, and especially when they are strangers;

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

I was an

Matthew 25:40
The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’
Matthew 10:40
He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.
Matthew 26:11
For you always have the poor with you; but you do not always have Me.
Deuteronomy 15:7
“If there is a poor man with you, one of your brothers, in any of your towns in your land which the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart, nor close your hand from your poor brother;
Job 29:13
“The blessing of the one ready to perish came upon me,
And I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
Job 31:16
“If I have kept the poor from their desire,
Or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,
Psalm 112:5
It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;
He will maintain his cause in judgment.
Proverbs 3:9
Honor the Lord from your wealth
And from the first of all your produce;
Proverbs 11:24
There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more,
And there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want.
Proverbs 14:21
He who despises his neighbor sins,
But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.
Proverbs 19:17
One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the Lord,
And He will repay him for his good deed.
Proverbs 22:9
He who is generous will be blessed,
For he gives some of his food to the poor.
Ecclesiastes 11:1
Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, for you will find it after many days.
Isaiah 58:7
“Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry
And bring the homeless poor into the house;
When you see the naked, to cover him;
And not to hide yourself from your own flesh?
Ezekiel 18:7
if a man does not oppress anyone, but restores to the debtor his pledge, does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing,
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you: break away now from your sins by doing righteousness and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, in case there may be a prolonging of your prosperity.’
Micah 6:8
He has told you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justice, to love kindness,
And to walk humbly with your God?
Mark 14:7
For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them; but you do not always have Me.
Luke 11:41
But give that which is within as charity, and then all things are clean for you.
Luke 14:12
And He also went on to say to the one who had invited Him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, otherwise they may also invite you in return and that will be your repayment.
John 13:29
For some were supposing, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus was saying to him, “Buy the things we have need of for the feast”; or else, that he should give something to the poor.
Acts 4:32
And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul; and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own, but all things were common property to them.
Acts 9:36
Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of kindness and charity which she continually did.
Acts 10:31
and he *said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God.
Acts 11:29
And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea.
2 Corinthians 8:1
Now, brethren, we wish to make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia,
2 Corinthians 9:7
Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Ephesians 4:28
He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.
1 Timothy 6:17
Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.
Philemon 1:7
For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.
Hebrews 13:16
And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
1 Peter 4:9
Be hospitable to one another without complaint.
1 John 3:16
We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Thirsty

Matthew 25:42
for I was hungry, and you gave Me nothing to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me nothing to drink;
Proverbs 25:21
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
Romans 12:20
But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”

I was a

Matthew 25:43
I was a stranger, and you did not invite Me in; naked, and you did not clothe Me; sick, and in prison, and you did not visit Me.’
Genesis 18:2
When he lifted up his eyes and looked, behold, three men were standing opposite him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed himself to the earth,
Genesis 19:1
Now the two angels came to Sodom in the evening as Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed down with his face to the ground.
Acts 16:15
And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and stay.” And she prevailed upon us.
Romans 12:13
contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.
Romans 16:23
Gaius, host to me and to the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer greets you, and Quartus, the brother.
1 Timothy 5:10
having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.
Hebrews 13:1
Let love of the brethren continue.
1 Peter 4:9
Be hospitable to one another without complaint.
3 John 1:5
Beloved, you are acting faithfully in whatever you accomplish for the brethren, and especially when they are strangers;

General references

Matthew 5:42
Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.
Matthew 25:42
for I was hungry, and you gave Me nothing to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me nothing to drink;
James 2:15
If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food,