9 Bible Verses about Saints, Care For The Poor

as it is written: He has scattered abroad; he has given to the poor; his righteousness remains forever.

He answered and said to them: He that has two coats, let him give to him that has none; and he that has food, let him do likewise.

Now as you excel in every thing, in faith, and in speech, and in knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gift also. I do not speak this as a commandment, but on account of the zeal of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

requesting only that we would remember the poor, which same thing I have been diligent in doing.

Let each one give, as he purposes in his heart; not with grief, nor from necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.

For if there is a readiness of mind, one is accepted according to what he has, not according to what he has not.

Beware of doing your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.

administer to the necessities of the saints; be careful to entertain strangers;

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who are the household of the faith.