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 replying will say unto them, Verily I declare unto you, inasmuch as ye did it to one of the lest of these my brethren, ye did it to me.

He that receiveth you, receiveth me: and he that receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me.

(seeing ye have the poor always with you, but me ye have not always:) for in pouring this ointment on my body,

She has done a kind office to me. For ye have the poor always with you, and may do them good, whenever ye will; but me ye have not always.

and behold all things are clean to you.

He said also to him that had invited Him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, do not invite thy friends, nor thy brethren, nor thy kindred, nor thy rich neighbors; least they invite thee again, and so a return be made thee.

For some of them thought, because Judas kept the purse, that Jesus said to him, Buy what things we have need of against the feast: or that he should give something to the poor.

And the heart and soul of the multitude that believed was one: no one called any of his possessions his own property, but they had all things common.

And there was at Joppa a certain female disciple named Tabitha, who by interpretation is called in Greek Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms-deeds.

and said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are remembered before God.

And each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea.

Now we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God conferred on the churches of Macedonia:

Let every one give as he chuses in his own heart; not with reluctance, or constraint: for God loveth a chearful giver.

Let him that stole steal no more; but rather let him labour, doing some good with his hands, that he may have something to bestow on him that hath need of it.

Charge them, that are rich in this world, not to be high-minded nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who richly affords us all things for enjoyment: charge them to do good,

for we have much joy and comfort in thy love, because by thee, dear brother, the bowels of the saints are refreshed.

For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have shewn to his name, by having ministred to the saints, and yet ministring.

But to do good and to communicate forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Pure and uncorrupt religion before God and our Father is this, to take care of orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

Be hospitable one to another, without grudging;

In this we know his love, that He laid down his life for us: and we should be ready to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Thirsty

for I was famishing, and ye gave me nothing to eat; I was a-thirst, and ye gave me no drink;

Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing, thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

I was a

I was a stranger, and ye took me not in; naked, and ye clothed me not; sick, and in prison, and ye took no care of me.

And when she was baptized and her family, she requested us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and lodge there. And she constrained us.

communicating to the necessities of the saints, given to hospitality.

Gaius my host, and that of the whole church saluteth you. Erastus, the chamberlain of the city, and our brother Quartus saluteth you.

having been the wife of one man: in repute for good actions, if she have educated children, if she have entertained strangers, if she have washed the feet of saints, if she have relieved the afflicted, and diligently followed every good work.

Let brotherly love continue.

Be hospitable one to another, without grudging;

Beloved, thou actest faithfully in whatsoever service thou dost to the brethren, and to strangers too;

General references

Give to him that asketh thee, and him, that would borrow of thee, turn not away.

for I was famishing, and ye gave me nothing to eat; I was a-thirst, and ye gave me no drink;

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