21 Bible Verses about The poor
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for you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sakes he became poor, though rich, that you by his poverty might be rich.
The poor you have always with you, and you can do them good when you will; but me you have not always.
For all [others] have cast in of their abundance; but she of her want has cast in all that she had her entire living.
But he said this, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the treasure-chest, and carried off the things put in 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 brothers, have not the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with a respect of persons. For if there comes into your assembly a man with a gold ring, in splendid clothing, and there also comes in a poor man in vile clothing, and you look upon him who wears the splendid clothing, and say to him, Sit here in a good place, and say to the poor man, Stand there, or sit under my footstool,
The gospel » Preached to » The poor
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor; he has sent me to proclaim a release to the captives, and a recovery of sight to the blind, to send the oppressed away free,
the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news preached to them;
Injustice » Specially to be avoided towards » The poor
The poor » Divine care for
And the poor man died, and was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom. And the rich man also died, and was buried;
The poor » Promises to » Divine protection
The poor » Despised
The poor » Justice to, encouraged
The poor » They who in faith believe » Are blessed
I have showed you all things, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
The poor » Give to » Liberally
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
For if there is a willing mind, a man is acceptable according to what he has, and not according to what he has not.
that in much trying affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
and one poor widow came and cast in two lepta, which is a quadrans [4 mills]. And calling his disciples, he said to them, I tell you truly, that this poor widow has cast in more than all who have cast into the treasury. For all [others] have cast in of their abundance; but she of her want has cast in all that she had her entire living.
The poor » Shall never cease out of the land
The poor » General references to
The poor » Care for » Is characteristic of saints
as it is written, He scattered abroad, he gave to the poor, his righteousness continues forever.
The poor » Punishment for » Oppressing
The poor » Do justice to
The poor » Give to » Cheerfully
For if there is a willing mind, a man is acceptable according to what he has, and not according to what he has not.
Let each one contribute as he chooses in his heart, not with regret or from necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
The poor » Give to » Not grudgingly
Let each one contribute as he chooses in his heart, not with regret or from necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor of the saints at Jerusalem.
AND I make known to you, brothers, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia, that in much trying affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality. For according to their ability, I testify, and beyond their ability, of their own accord, read more.
with much entreaty they desired of us the favor of a participation in the service to the saints; and not as we hoped, 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 performance of this service not only supplies the need of the saints, but also abounds with the thanksgivings of many to God;
The poor » Relieve
Jesus said to him, If you will be perfect, go and sell your property, and give to the poor, and you shall have a treasure in heaven; and come and follow me.
The poor » They who in faith believe » Have promises
But when you make a feast, invite the poor, crippled, lame, blind, and you shall be blessed; for they cannot compensate you; for you shall be compensated at the resurrection of the just.
The poor » Punishment for » Spoiling
The poor » Give to » Specially if saints
contribute to the necessity of saints, practise hospitality.
As we have opportunity, therefore, let us do good to all, but especially to the members of the family of the faith.
The poor » Despise not
For if there comes into your assembly a man with a gold ring, in splendid clothing, and there also comes in a poor man in vile clothing, and you look upon him who wears the splendid clothing, and say to him, Sit here in a good place, and say to the poor man, Stand there, or sit under my footstool, are you not condemned in yourselves and judges of 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
And there was at Joppa a certain female disciple called Tabitha, which being interpreted is called, Dorcas; she was full of good works and charities which she bestowed.
And Peter arose and came with them; and when he had come they led him into the upper room, and all the widows stood by weeping and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made while she was with them.
The poor » Punishment for » Refusing to assist
The poor » Care for » Should be urged
But as you abound in every thing, in faith, and speech, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love for us, [we desire] that you may abound in this grace also. I do not speak by command, but on account of the diligence of others, and to prove the genuineness of your love;
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; a stranger, and you took me not in; sick and in prison and you visited me not. Then shall they also answer and say, Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not serve you? read more.
Then he shall answer them saying, I tell you truly, that inasmuch as you have not done it to one of the least of these my brothers, you have not done 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
And forget not beneficence and liberality; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Church at antioch
And each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send help to the brethren living in Judea; which they also did, sending to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
The poor » Neglect towards, is » A proof of unbelief
And if a brother or sister is naked, or destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, Go in peace, be warmed and be filled, but gives them not the necessary supplies for the body, what is the profit? So also faith, if it has not works, is dead, being alone.
The poor » Exemplified » Widow of zarephath
The poor » Exemplified » Saints of old
they were stoned, they were cut to pieces with saws, they were tried, they died with the death of the sword, they wandered about in sheep-skins and goat-skins, destitute, afflicted, injuriously 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 certain Samaritan, on a journey, came where he was, and seeing him had compassion on him; and he came and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and putting him on his own beast, brought him to a khan, and took care of him. And on the next day, putting out two denarii [28 cents], he gave them to the khan-keeper, and said, Take care of him, and whatever you expend more, when I return I will pay you.
The poor » Promises to » Answer to prayer
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Paul
But now I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints.
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, The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven have places of shelter, but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.
The poor » Defend
The poor » Promises to » An overshadowing providence
The poor » Neglect towards, is » Inconsistent with » Love of God
And whoever has the goods of the world and sees his brother have need, and withholds his compassions from him, how continues the love of God 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
But take heed not to perform your righteousness before men, to be seen by them; otherwise indeed, you 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
Hear, my beloved brothers. Has not God chosen the poor of the world rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to those who love him?
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Boaz
The poor » The wicked » Care not for
But he said this, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the treasure-chest, and carried off the things put in it.
The poor » The wicked » Tread down
The poor » Care for » Is a fruit of repentance
And he answered and said to them, Let him that has two coats give to him that has none; and let him that has food do the same.
The poor » Should » When converted, rejoice in their exaltation
The poor » May be » Rich in faith
Hear, my beloved brothers. Has not God chosen the poor of the world rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he 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 harvested your fields, kept back by you, cry, and the loud calls of the reapers have entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth.
The poor » Christ preached to
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor; he has sent me to proclaim a release to the captives, and a recovery of sight to the blind, to send the oppressed away free,
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Peter and john
But Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but what I have, this I give you; in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazoraen, 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 all [others] have cast in of their abundance; but she of her want has cast in all that she had her entire living.
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 13:3And if I deal out all my property to feed the poor, and if I deliver my body to be burned, and have not love, I shall not be profited.
Helping The Poor
Acts 9:36And there was at Joppa a certain female disciple called Tabitha, which being interpreted is called, Dorcas; she was full of good works and charities which she bestowed.
Not Helping The Poor
John 12:6But he said this, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the treasure-chest, and carried off the things put in it.
Saints, Care For The Poor
2 Corinthians 9:9as it is written, He scattered abroad, he gave to the poor, his righteousness continues forever.
Those Helping The Poor
Luke 19:8And Zaccheus stood up and said to the Lord, Behold, half of my property, Lord, I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of any thing, I restore fourfold.
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