Matthew 25:35

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Matthew 25:35

For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

I was an

Thirsty

Matthew 25:42

Romans 12:20

I was a

General references

Matthew 5:42

Matthew 25:42

James 2:15

Bible References

I was an

And the King will answer and say to them: Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.

He that receives you, receives me: and he that receives me, receives him that sent me.

For you have the poor always with you, but me you have not always.

For you have the poor with you always; and whenever you choose, you can do them good; but me you have not always.

But give as charity the contents of the cup, and behold, all things are clean for you.

Then he said also to him that had invited him: "When you make a dinner or a supper, call not your friends, nor your brothers, nor your relatives, nor your rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return, and a recompense be made you.

For some thought, because Judas had the purse, that Jesus had said to him: Buy what we need for the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

And the multitude of believers were of one heart and of one soul; and no one said that any part of his possessions was his own; but they had all things in common.

Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name, when translated, is Dorcas. She was full of good works and deeds of charity which she did.

and said: Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your deeds of charity are remembered before God.

And every one of the disciples determined, as he had the means, to send relief to the brethren that dwelt in Judea;

We make known to you, brethren, God's gracious gift, which has been given in the churches of Macedonia;

Let each one give, as he purposes in his heart; not with grief, nor from necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.

Let him that steals, steal no more: but rather let labor, working with his hands that which is good, that he may have something to give to him that has need.

Charge those who are rich in this age, that they be not proud, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us all things richly for our enjoyment,

For we have great joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work, and the love which you have shown for his name by having ministered to the saints, and by continuing to minister.

But forget not to do good, and to be liberal: for with such, sacrifices God is well pleased.

Religion, pure and undefiled before God and the Father, is this: To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

Be hospitable, one to another, without murmuring.

By this we know the love of Christ, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Thirsty

For I was hungry, and you gave me no food; I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink;

If, therefore, your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for by doing this, you will heap coals of fire on his head.

I was a

I was a stranger, and you took me not to your houses; naked, and you did not clothe me; I was sick, and in prison, and you did not visit me.

And when she and her household had been immersed, she be sought us, saying: If you judge me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and make it your home. And she con strained us.

administer to the necessities of the saints; be careful to entertain strangers;

Gains, my host, and the host of the whole church, salutes you. Erastus the treasurer of the city, and Quartus, my brother, salute you.

having a good reputation for good works; if she has borne children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the saints feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

Let brotherly love continue.

Be hospitable, one to another, without murmuring.

Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do to the brethren, and to strangers,

General references

Give to him that asks of you; and from him that would borrow of you, turn not away.

For I was hungry, and you gave me no food; I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink;

If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,