13 Bible Verses about Helping The Poor

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.

But when thou givest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doth:

Therefore when thou dost an alms-deed, do not proclaim it abroad, as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues, and in the streets, that they may be applauded by men. Verily I tell you, they have their reward.

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.

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

Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

He said this, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and having the common purse he carried what was put into it.

Only desiring that we would remember the poor: which I also was forward to do.

And though I give all my substance to feed the poor, and my body to be burnt, and have not charity, I am nothing profited.

and behold all things are clean to you.

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