11 Bible Verses about Afflicted, Duty To Them

So Peter was closely guarded in prison, while earnest prayer for him was offered to God by the church.

the latter do it from love to me, knowing that I am set here to defend the gospel,

Is anyone ill? let him summon the presbyters of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; the prayer of faith will restore the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; even the sins he has committed will be forgiven him. So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed; the prayers of the righteous have a powerful effect.

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Remember prisoners, as if you were in prison yourselves; remember those who are being ill-treated, since you too are in the body.

Pure, unsoiled religion in the judgment of God the Father means this: to care for orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself from the stain of the world.

who comforts me in all my distress, so that I am able to comfort people who are in any distress by the comfort with which I myself am comforted by God.

Now then, encourage one another with these words.

But you were kind enough to take your share in my trouble.

she must have a reputation for good service, as a woman who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved distress, and interested herself in all good works.