Matthew 25:35
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,
Ezekiel 18:7
does not oppress anyone, but gives the debtor back whatever was given in pledge, does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and clothes the naked,
Ezekiel 18:16
does not oppress anyone or keep what has been given in pledge, does not commit robbery, gives his food to the hungry, and clothes the naked,
Deuteronomy 15:7-11
If a fellow Israelite from one of your villages in the land that the Lord your God is giving you should be poor, you must not harden your heart or be insensitive to his impoverished condition.
Job 31:32
But no stranger had to spend the night outside, for I opened my doors to the traveler --
Romans 12:13
Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.
Genesis 18:2-8
Abraham looked up and saw three men standing across from him. When he saw them he ran from the entrance of the tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.
Genesis 19:1-3
The two angels came to Sodom in the evening while Lot was sitting in the city's gateway. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them and bowed down with his face toward the ground.
Job 29:13-16
the blessing of the dying man descended on me, and I made the widow's heart rejoice;
Job 31:16-21
If I have refused to give the poor what they desired, or caused the eyes of the widow to fail,
Psalm 112:5-10
It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.
Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the Lord from your wealth and from the first fruits of all your crops;
Proverbs 11:24-25
One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty.
Proverbs 14:21
The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.
Proverbs 14:31
The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 19:17
The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.
Proverbs 22:9
A generous person 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
Send your grain overseas, for after many days you will get a return.
Isaiah 58:7-11
I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don't turn your back on your own flesh and blood!
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged."
Micah 6:8
He has told you, O man, what is good, and what the Lord really wants from you: He wants you to promote justice, to be faithful, and to live obediently before your God.
Matthew 10:40-42
"Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.
Matthew 25:40
And the king will answer them, 'I tell you the truth, just as you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it for 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 will always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me!
Mark 14:7
For you will always have the poor with you, and you can do good for them whenever you want. But you will not always have me!
Luke 11:41
But give from your heart to those in need, and then everything will be clean for you.
Luke 14:12-14
He said also to the man who had invited him, "When you host a dinner or a banquet, don't invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors so you can be invited by them in return and get repaid.
John 13:29
Some thought that, because Judas had the money box, Jesus was telling him to buy whatever they needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.)
Acts 4:32
The group of those who believed were of one heart and mind, and no one said that any of his possessions was his own, but everything was held in common.
Acts 9:36-39
Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which in translation means Dorcas). She was continually doing good deeds and acts of charity.
Acts 10:31
and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your acts of charity have been remembered before God.
Acts 11:29
So the disciples, each in accordance with his financial ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
Acts 16:15
After she and her household were baptized, she urged us, "If you consider me to be a believer in the Lord, come and stay in my house." And she persuaded us.
Romans 12:20
Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
Romans 16:23
Gaius, who is host to me and to the whole church, greets you. Erastus the city treasurer and our brother Quartus greet you.
2 Corinthians 8:1-4
Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
But as you excel in everything -- in faith, in speech, in knowledge, and in all eagerness and in the love from us that is in you -- make sure that you excel in this act of kindness too.
2 Corinthians 9:7-14
Each one of you should give just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver.
Ephesians 4:28
The one who steals must steal no longer; rather he must labor, doing good with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with the one who has need.
1 Timothy 5:10
and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress -- as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.
Hebrews 13:1-3
Brotherly love must continue.
Hebrews 13:16
And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
James 2:15-16
If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacks daily food,
1 Peter 4:9-10
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
1 John 3:16-19
We have come to know love by this: that Jesus laid down his life for us; thus we ought to lay down our lives for our fellow Christians.
3 John 1:5-8
Dear friend, you demonstrate faithfulness by whatever you do for the brothers (even though they are strangers).
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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- Matthew 25:40
- Matthew 10:40
- Matthew 26:11
- Deuteronomy 15:7
- Job 29:13
- Job 31:16
- Psalm 112:5
- Proverbs 3:9
- Proverbs 11:24
- Proverbs 14:21
- Proverbs 19:17
- Proverbs 22:9