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.
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
He does not oppress anyone. He does not keep the security for a loan. He does not rob anyone. He gives food to people who are hungry, and he gives clothes to those who are naked.
Deuteronomy 15:7-11
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.
Job 31:32
The stranger has not lodged in the street for I have opened my doors to the traveler.
Romans 12:13
Contribute to the needs of the holy ones and practice hospitality.
Genesis 18:2-8
He looked up and noticed three men coming toward him. He ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed to the ground.
Genesis 19:1-3
That evening the two angels came to the entrance of the city of Sodom. Lot was sitting there as they arrived. When he saw them, he got up to greet them. Then he welcomed them and bowed low to the ground.
Job 29:13-16
The blessing of the wretched came upon me. I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Job 31:16-21
If I have withheld anything that the poor desired, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,
Psalm 112:5-10
All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly. He earns an honest living.
Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor Jehovah with your wealth and give him the best of all you have.
Proverbs 11:24-25
There is one who scatters, and yet increases. There is one who withholds what is due and it leads to poverty.
Proverbs 14:21
He who despises his neighbor sins. He who has mercy on the poor is happy.
Proverbs 14:31
He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker. He who honors his Maker has mercy for the poor.
Proverbs 19:17
When you help the poor (needy) (lowly) (depressed) you lend to Jehovah. He will pay you back.
Proverbs 22:9
He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed for he gives of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 25:21
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Cast your bread upon 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, should you cover him and not hide yourself from your own flesh?
Daniel 4:27
Let my counsel be acceptable to you O King. Stop your sins by being righteous and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. May there be a lengthening of your prosperity.
Micah 6:8
He told you, O lowly man, what is good and what Jehovah requires of you. You should display justice, love kindness, and 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: 'To the extent that you did it to one of the least of my brothers, you did it to me.'
Matthew 25:42-43
I was hungry and you did not feed me. I was thirsty and you did not give me drink.
Matthew 26:11
The poor are always with you, but I am not always with you.
Mark 14:7
You always have the poor with you and you can do them good. You do not always have me.
Luke 11:41
Give that which is within as charity. Then all things are clean for you.
Luke 14:12-14
Jesus said to his host: When you give a lunch or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your rich neighbors. They will invite you back, and in this way you will be paid for what you did.
John 13:29
Some thought Judas was going to shop for food for the feast or give something to the poor. Judas was in charge of the moneybox.
Acts 4:32
The congregation that believed was of one heart and mind. No one claimed his or her own possessions for everything was common property.
Acts 9:36-39
A disciple named Tabitha was at Joppa. Her name, when translated means Dorcas. This woman did many good works and gave gifts of mercy.
Acts 10:31
He said, 'Cornelius, your prayer is heard and your gifts of mercy are noticed in the sight of God.
Acts 11:29
The disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers in Judea.
Acts 16:15
When she and her household were baptized she came to us saying, If you judge me to be faithful to God, come to my house, and stay there. She absolutely insisted that we come.
Romans 12:20
Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he thirsts, give him drink. For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.
Romans 16:23
Gaius my host and the whole congregation, salutes you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city salutes you, and Quartus a brother.
2 Corinthians 8:1-4
We make known to you brothers the grace of God that has been given to the congregations of Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
But as you have plenty of everything, in faith, and speech, and knowledge, and in all earnestness, and in your love for us, see that you have plenty of this undeserved kindness also.
2 Corinthians 9:7-14
Let each man do according as he has purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.
Ephesians 4:28
He that steals must steal no more. Let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to someone in need.
1 Timothy 5:10
having a good reputation for good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the holy ones, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Command those who are rich in this present system not to be high-minded (arrogant), not to have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unrighteous (unjust) to forget your work and the love you showed for his name. You ministered to the holy ones and continue to minister.
Hebrews 13:1-3
You should continue to love one another as brothers.
Hebrews 13:16
Do not forget (neglect) to do good and to communicate (fellowship) (share), for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for the fatherless persons and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself without spot from the world.
James 2:15-16
If a brother or sister is without clothes and in lack of daily food,
1 Peter 4:9-10
Be hospitable to one another without complaining.
1 John 3:16-19
By this we know love, because he (Jesus) gave his life for us. We ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
3 John 1:5-8
Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you do for the brothers and 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