Matthew 5:42

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Matthew 5:42

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

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for I was hungry, and ye gave me to eat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me to drink: I was a stranger, and ye received me hospitably:

And give to every one that asketh thee; and from him who would take thy goods, demand them not again.

But give what is within them for alms; and, lo! all will be pure unto you.

Then said he also to the person who had invited him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, invite not thy friends, nor thy brethren, nor thy relations, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also invite thee again, and a recompence be made to thee.

If therefore thine enemy hunger, give him food; if he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt heap up coals of fire on his head.

But this I add, He that soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly, and he that soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully.

Charge the rich in this world not to be lifted up with pride, nor to trust on the stability of wealth, but on the living God, who giveth us richly all things for our enjoyment;

For God is not unjust, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have demonstrated in his name, having ministered assistance to the saints, and still ministering.

But of beneficence, and liberal distribution, be not unmindful: for such sacrifices God accepts with delight.

Pure religion and undefiled with God even the Father is this, To pay diligent attention to the orphans and widows in their affliction, and to preserve himself spotless from the world.

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

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