Matthew 25:35

because 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 welcomed me.

Ezekiel 18:7

if he doesn't oppress anyone, but instead returns the debtor's security for his debt, if he doesn't rob anyone, but instead shares his food with the hungry and gives clothes to those who are naked,

Ezekiel 18:16

doesn't oppress anyone, doesn't take possession of a debtor's pledge, or doesn't steal, but instead shares his food with the hungry, gives clothes to those who are naked,

Deuteronomy 15:7-11

"If there should be a poor man among your relatives in one of the cities of the land that the LORD your God is about to give you, don't be hard-hearted or tight-fisted toward your poor relative.

Job 31:32

No stranger ever spent the night in the street, because I opened my doors to travelers."

Romans 12:13

Supply the needs of the saints. Extend hospitality to strangers.

Genesis 18:2-8

he glanced up and saw three men standing there, not far from him. As soon as he noticed them, Abraham ran from the tent entrance to greet them and bowed low to the ground.

Genesis 19:1-3

The two angels entered Sodom at sunset while Lot was sitting in the gate area of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up, greeted them, bowed low with his face to the ground,

Job 29:13-16

Those who were about to die blessed me, and I made widows sing for joy.

Job 31:16-21

"If I refused to grant the desire of the poor or exhausted the eyes of the widow,

Psalm 112:5-10

It is good for the person who lends generously, conducting his affairs with fairness.

Proverbs 3:9-10

Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first of all your produce,

Proverbs 11:24-25

Those who give freely gain even more; others hold back what they owe, becoming even poorer.

Proverbs 14:21

Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

Proverbs 14:31

Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator, but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever is kind to the poor is lending to the LORD the benefit of his gift will return to him in abundance.

Proverbs 22:9

Whoever is generous will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

Proverbs 25:21

If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink.

Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

Spread your bread on the water after a while you will find it.

Isaiah 58:7-11

Isn't it to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him with clothing, and not to raise yourself up from your own flesh and blood?"

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue."

Micah 6:8

He has made it clear to you, mortal man, what is good and what the LORD is requiring from you to act with justice, to treasure the LORD's gracious love, and to walk humbly in the company of your God.

Matthew 10:40-42

"The one who receives you receives me, and the one who receives me receives the one who sent me.

Matthew 25:40

The king will answer them, "I tell all of you with certainty, since you did it for one of the least important of these brothers of mine, you did it for me.'

Matthew 25:42-43

Here's why: I was hungry, and you gave me nothing to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me nothing to drink.

Matthew 26:11

You'll always have the destitute with you, but you'll not always have me.

Mark 14:7

because you'll always have the destitute with you and can help them whenever you want, but you won't always have me.

Luke 11:41

So give what is inside to the poor, and then everything will be clean for you.

Luke 14:12-14

Then he told the man who had invited him, "When you give a luncheon or a dinner, stop inviting only your friends, brothers, relatives, or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return and you would be repaid.

John 13:29

Some thought that, since Judas had the moneybag, Jesus was telling him to buy what they needed for the festival or to give something to the destitute.

Acts 4:32

Now all the believers were one in heart and soul, and nobody called any of his possessions his own. Instead, they shared everything they owned.

Acts 9:36-39

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was known for her good actions and acts of charity that she was always doing.

Acts 10:31

and said, "Cornelius, your prayer has been heard. God has remembered your gifts to the poor,

Acts 11:29

So all of the disciples decided they would send a contribution to the brothers living in Judea, as they were able,

Acts 16:15

When she and her family were baptized, she urged us, "If you are convinced that I am a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my home." And she continued to insist that we do so.

Romans 12:20

But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head."

Romans 16:23

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

2 Corinthians 8:1-4

We want you to know, brothers, about God's grace that was given to the churches of Macedonia.

2 Corinthians 8:7-9

Indeed, the more your faith, speech, knowledge, enthusiasm, and love for us increase, the more we want you to be rich in this work of kindness.

2 Corinthians 9:7-14

Each of you must give what you have decided in your heart, not with regret or under compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.

Ephesians 4:28

The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might earn something to give to the needy.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be well known for her good actions as a woman who has raised children, welcomed strangers, washed the saints' feet, helped the suffering, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

1 Timothy 6:17-19

Tell those who are rich in this age not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidence in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have ministered to the saints and continue to minister to them.

Hebrews 13:1-3

Let brotherly love continue.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

James 1:27

A religion that is pure and stainless according to God the Father is this: to take care of orphans and widows who are suffering, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

James 2:15-16

Suppose a brother or sister does not have any clothes or daily food

1 Peter 4:9-10

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

1 John 3:16-19

This is how we have come to know love: the Messiah gave his life for us. We, too, ought to give our lives for our brothers.

3 John 1:5-8

Dear friend, you are faithful in whatever you do for the brothers, especially when they are strangers.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

I was an

Matthew 25:40
The king will answer them, "I tell all of you with certainty, since you did it for one of the least important of these brothers of mine, you did it for me.'
Matthew 10:40
"The one who receives you receives me, and the one who receives me receives the one who sent me.
Matthew 26:11
You'll always have the destitute with you, but you'll not always have me.
Deuteronomy 15:7
"If there should be a poor man among your relatives in one of the cities of the land that the LORD your God is about to give you, don't be hard-hearted or tight-fisted toward your poor relative.
Job 29:13
Those who were about to die blessed me, and I made widows sing for joy.
Job 31:16
"If I refused to grant the desire of the poor or exhausted the eyes of the widow,
Psalm 112:5
It is good for the person who lends generously, conducting his affairs with fairness.
Proverbs 3:9
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first of all your produce,
Proverbs 11:24
Those who give freely gain even more; others hold back what they owe, becoming even poorer.
Proverbs 14:21
Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
Proverbs 19:17
Whoever is kind to the poor is lending to the LORD the benefit of his gift will return to him in abundance.
Proverbs 22:9
Whoever is generous will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Ecclesiastes 11:1
Spread your bread on the water after a while you will find it.
Isaiah 58:7
Isn't it to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him with clothing, and not to raise yourself up from your own flesh and blood?"
Ezekiel 18:7
if he doesn't oppress anyone, but instead returns the debtor's security for his debt, if he doesn't rob anyone, but instead shares his food with the hungry and gives clothes to those who are naked,
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue."
Micah 6:8
He has made it clear to you, mortal man, what is good and what the LORD is requiring from you to act with justice, to treasure the LORD's gracious love, and to walk humbly in the company of your God.
Mark 14:7
because you'll always have the destitute with you and can help them whenever you want, but you won't always have me.
Luke 11:41
So give what is inside to the poor, and then everything will be clean for you.
Luke 14:12
Then he told the man who had invited him, "When you give a luncheon or a dinner, stop inviting only your friends, brothers, relatives, or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return and you would be repaid.
John 13:29
Some thought that, since Judas had the moneybag, Jesus was telling him to buy what they needed for the festival or to give something to the destitute.
Acts 4:32
Now all the believers were one in heart and soul, and nobody called any of his possessions his own. Instead, they shared everything they owned.
Acts 9:36
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was known for her good actions and acts of charity that she was always doing.
Acts 10:31
and said, "Cornelius, your prayer has been heard. God has remembered your gifts to the poor,
Acts 11:29
So all of the disciples decided they would send a contribution to the brothers living in Judea, as they were able,
2 Corinthians 8:1
We want you to know, brothers, about God's grace that was given to the churches of Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Each of you must give what you have decided in your heart, not with regret or under compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.
Ephesians 4:28
The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might earn something to give to the needy.
1 Timothy 6:17
Tell those who are rich in this age not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidence in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
Philemon 1:7
For I have received considerable joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed, brother, through you.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have ministered to the saints and continue to minister to them.
Hebrews 13:16
Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
James 1:27
A religion that is pure and stainless according to God the Father is this: to take care of orphans and widows who are suffering, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
1 Peter 4:9
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
1 John 3:16
This is how we have come to know love: the Messiah gave his life for us. We, too, ought to give our lives for our brothers.

Thirsty

Matthew 25:42
Here's why: 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 hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink.
Romans 12:20
But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head."

I was a

Matthew 25:43
I was a stranger, and you didn't welcome me. I was naked, and you didn't clothe me. I was sick and in prison, and you didn't visit me.'
Genesis 18:2
he glanced up and saw three men standing there, not far from him. As soon as he noticed them, Abraham ran from the tent entrance to greet them and bowed low to the ground.
Genesis 19:1
The two angels entered Sodom at sunset while Lot was sitting in the gate area of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up, greeted them, bowed low with his face to the ground,
Acts 16:15
When she and her family were baptized, she urged us, "If you are convinced that I am a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my home." And she continued to insist that we do so.
Romans 12:13
Supply the needs of the saints. Extend hospitality to strangers.
Romans 16:23
Gaius, who is host to me and the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus greet you.
1 Timothy 5:10
She must be well known for her good actions as a woman who has raised children, welcomed strangers, washed the saints' feet, helped the suffering, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.
Hebrews 13:1
Let brotherly love continue.
1 Peter 4:9
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
3 John 1:5
Dear friend, you are faithful in whatever you do for the brothers, especially when they are strangers.

General references

Matthew 5:42
Give to the person who asks you for something, and do not turn away from the person who wants to borrow something from you."
Matthew 25:42
Here's why: I was hungry, and you gave me nothing to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me nothing to drink.
James 2:15
Suppose a brother or sister does not have any clothes or daily food

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