Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

The brethren

Bible References

The brethren

James 2:6
But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you to court?

He

Luke 18:38
Then he shouted out, saying, "Jesus, son of David, take pity on me!"

Yet

James 2:15
If a brother or sister be naked and in need of daily food,
1 John 3:17
But whoever has this world's goods, and beholds his brother in need, and shuts up his heart against him, how can the love of God continue to abide in him?