13 Bible Verses about Helping The Poor

But there was a certain disciple in Joppa, by name Tabitha, who being interpreted is called Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms which she was doing.

But thou doing alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

therefore when you may do alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, in order that they may be glorified by the people: truly I say unto you, They exhaust their reward.

For you have the poor always with you, and when you wish, you are able to do them good: but you have not me always.

For you have the poor with you always; but you have not me always.

Blessed are the poor in spirit: because the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.

And He spoke this, not because there was a care to him for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the purse, and was carrying those things cast in.

only that we should remember the poor; which very thing I was also zealous to do.

And if I give all my goods to feed the poor, and if I may give my body that I shall be burnt, and have not divine love, I am profited as to nothing.

Therefore give alms of your substance; and behold all things are pure unto you.

and says, Cornelius, thy prayer has been heard, and thine alms have been remembered before God.