Matthew 25:35

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Summary

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 them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.'

"He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.

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

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

But give for alms those things which are within; and behold, everything is clean for you.

Then he also said to the one who invited him, "When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers, your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid.

Some thought that, because Judas had the money box, Jesus was telling him, "Buy what we need for the feast"; or, that he should give something to the poor.

Now the company of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed that any of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had everything in common.

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was full of good works and acts of charity.

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

And the disciples determined, each according to his ability, to send relief for the brethren living in Judea.

Now, brethren, we want you to know about the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia,

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

He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but rather must labor, doing useful work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with those in need.

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 everything to enjoy.

For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you.

For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.

Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Religion that is pure and undefiled 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.

Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us. And we also 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,

No, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head."

I was a

I was a stranger and you did not take me in, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.'

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.

Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality.

Gaius, who is my host and the host of the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the treasurer of the city, greets you, and Quartus, our brother.

and she must be well known for her good deeds, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved those in distress, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

Let brotherly love continue.

Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

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

General references

Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn 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 is without clothing and in need of daily food,