21 Bible Verses about The poor
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For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that through his poverty you might become rich.
For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you will, you can do good to them; but you will not always have me.
For they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in everythingall she had to live on."
But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind,
This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief; and as he had the money box, he used to take what was put into it.
for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you took me in,
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Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » The poor
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » The poor
Contempt » Forbidden towards » The poor
My brethren, show no favoritism as you hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man in shabby clothes, and you pay special attention to the one who is wearing the fine clothes and say, "Have a seat here in a good place," and you say to the poor man, "You stand there," or, "Sit by my feet,"
The gospel » Preached to » The poor
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed,
the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.
Injustice » Specially to be avoided towards » The poor
The poor » Divine care for
So the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried.
The poor » Promises to » Divine protection
The poor » Despised
But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who drag you into court?
The poor » Justice to, encouraged
The poor » They who in faith believe » Are blessed
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
The poor » Give to » Liberally
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a man has, not according to what he does not have.
for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their liberality.
And a poor widow came, and put in two copper coins, which make a penny. And he called his disciples to him, and said to them, "Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in everythingall she had to live on."
The poor » Shall never cease out of the land
For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me.
The poor » General references to
For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me.
The poor » Care for » Is characteristic of saints
As it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."
The poor » Punishment for » Oppressing
The poor » Do justice to
The poor » Give to » Cheerfully
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a man has, not according to what he does not have.
Each one must give just as he has purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
The poor » Give to » Not grudgingly
Each one must give just as he has purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
Now, brethren, we want you to know about the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their liberality. For I testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, they gave of their own free will, read more.
urgently pleading with us for the privilege of sharing in the relief of the saints. And they did not do as we expected, but they first gave themselves to the Lord and to us by the will of God.
The poor » Oppress not
The poor » Rule not, with rigor
The poor » Should » Provided for under the law
The poor » Punishment for » Acting unjustly towards
The poor » May be » Liberal
For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God.
The poor » Relieve
Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."
The poor » They who in faith believe » Have promises
But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. You will be repaid at the resurrection of the just."
The poor » Punishment for » Spoiling
The poor » Give to » Specially if saints
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
The poor » Despise not
For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man in shabby clothes, and you pay special attention to the one who is wearing the fine clothes and say, "Have a seat here in a good place," and you say to the poor man, "You stand there," or, "Sit by my feet," have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
The poor » The wicked » Oppress
The poor » God » Exalts
The poor » God » Hears
The poor » Give to » Pray for
The poor » God » Protects
The poor » God » Provides for
The poor » Made by God
The poor » God » Delivers
The poor » Are such by God's appointment
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Dorcas
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was full of good works and acts of charity.
So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing the tunics and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.
The poor » Punishment for » Refusing to assist
The poor » Care for » Should be urged
But as you excel in everythingin faith, in utterance, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in your love for ussee that you excel in this work of grace also. I am not speaking this as a command, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.
The poor » Neglect towards, is » A neglect of Christ
for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not take me in, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' Then they also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?' read more.
Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.'
The poor » Harden not the heart against
The poor » Shut not the hand against
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
The poor » Take no usury from
The poor » Condition of, often results from » Bad company
The poor » Condition of, often results from » Sloth
The poor » Condition of, often results from » Drunkenness and gluttony
The poor » They who in faith believe » Are happy
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Nebuzaradan
The poor » May be » Wise
The poor » By oppressing, God is reproached
The poor » Rob not
The poor » They who in faith believe » Have the favor of God
Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Church at antioch
And the disciples determined, each according to his ability, to send relief for the brethren living in Judea. And this they did, sending it to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
The poor » Neglect towards, is » A proof of unbelief
If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.
The poor » Exemplified » Widow of zarephath
The poor » Exemplified » Saints of old
They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated
The poor » The wicked » Regard not the cause of
The poor » The wicked » Devour
The poor » The wicked » Vex
The poor » May be » Upright
The poor » By mocking, God is reproached
The poor » Care for--illustrated
But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper and said, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.'
The poor » Promises to » Answer to prayer
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Paul
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Job
The poor » Should » Rejoice in God
The poor » God » Despises not the prayer of
The poor » God » Maintains the right of
The poor » Christ lived as one of
And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head."
The poor » Defend
The poor » Promises to » An overshadowing providence
The poor » Neglect towards, is » Inconsistent with » Love of God
But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?
The poor » Exemplified » Prophet's widow
The poor » Exemplified » gideon
The poor » The wicked » Grind the faces of
The poor » Should » Commit themselves to God
The poor » Give to » Without ostentation
"Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
The poor » Wrong not, in judgment
The poor » Christ delivers
The poor » The wicked » Despise the counsel of
The poor » The wicked » Persecute
The poor » The wicked » Defraud
The poor » God » Is the refuge of
The poor » God » Forgets not
The poor » Promises to » Heavenly inheritance
Listen, my beloved brethren: has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Boaz
The poor » The wicked » Care not for
This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief; and as he had the money box, he used to take what was put into it.
The poor » The wicked » Tread down
The poor » Care for » Is a fruit of repentance
And he answered them, "He who has two tunics, let him share with him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise."
The poor » Should » When converted, rejoice in their exaltation
The poor » May be » Rich in faith
Listen, my beloved brethren: has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?
The poor » God » Regards, equally with the rich
The poor » Guilt of defrauding
Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out against you; and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts.
The poor » Christ preached to
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed,
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Peter and john
But Peter said, "I do not have silver and gold, but I give you what I have; in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk."
The poor » Exemplified » Ruth
The poor » Promises to » To the poor
The poor » The wicked » Crush
The poor » The wicked » Sell
The poor » Should » Hope in God
Protection » Is afforded to » The poor
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged
Trespass offering » Consisted of » The poor » Meat offering
Topics on The poor
Blessings Of The Poor
Mark 12:44For they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in everythingall she had to live on."
Feeding The Poor
Matthew 25:35for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you took me in,
Giving To The Poor
1 Corinthians 13:3If I give all I have to the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.
Helping The Poor
Acts 9:36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was full of good works and acts of charity.
Not Helping The Poor
John 12:6This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief; and as he had the money box, he used to take what was put into it.
Plenty For The Poor
Luke 1:53He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent empty away.
Saints, Care For The Poor
2 Corinthians 9:9As it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."
Those Helping The Poor
Luke 19:8And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold."
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