14 Bible Verses about Saints, Care For The Poor

He has given freely to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever;
His horn will be exalted in honor.

As it is written and forever remains written,“He [the benevolent and generous person] scattered abroad, he gave to the poor,
His righteousness endures forever!”

The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor,
But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.

And John replied, “The man who has two tunics is to share with him who has none; and he who has food is to do the same.”

But just as you excel in everything, [and lead the way] in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in genuine concern, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work [of giving] also. I am not saying this as a command [to dictate to you], but to prove, by [pointing out] the enthusiasm of others, the sincerity of your love as well.

They asked only [one thing], that we remember the poor, the very thing I was also eager to do.

You shall freely and generously give to him, and your heart shall not be resentful when you give to him, because for this [generous] thing the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all your undertakings.

Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift].

The Levite, because he has no share [of land] or an inheritance among you, and the stranger, and the orphan and the widow who are within your [city] gates, shall come and eat and be satisfied, so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

but you shall freely open your hand to him, and shall generously lend to him whatever he needs.

For if the eagerness [to give] is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

“Be [very] careful not to do your good deeds publicly, to be seen by men; otherwise you will have no reward [prepared and awaiting you] with your Father who is in heaven.

contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality.

So then, while we [as individual believers] have the opportunity, let us do good to all people [not only being helpful, but also doing that which promotes their spiritual well-being], and especially [be a blessing] to those of the household of faith (born-again believers).