Matthew 25:35

Bible in Basic English 1965

For I was in need of food, and you gave it to me: I was in need of drink, and you gave it to me: I was wandering, and you took me in;

Cross References

1 Kings 17:11

And when she was going to get it, he said to her, And get me with it a small bit of bread.

Job 31:32

The traveller did not take his night's rest in the street, and my doors were open to anyone on a journey;

Proverbs 14:21

He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.

Proverbs 14:31

He who is hard on the poor puts shame on his Maker; but he who has mercy on those who are in need gives him honour.

Proverbs 19:17

He who has pity on the poor gives to the Lord, and the Lord will give him his reward.

Proverbs 22:9

He who is kind will have a blessing, for he gives of his bread to the poor.

Proverbs 25:21

If your hater is in need of food, give him bread; and if he is in need of drink, give him water:

Ezekiel 18:16

Or done wrong to any, or taken anything from one in his debt, or taken goods by force, but has given food to him who was in need of it, and clothing to him who was without it;

Ezekiel 18:7

And has done no wrong to any, but has given back to the debtor what is his, and has taken no one's goods by force, and has given food to him who was in need of it, and clothing to him who was without it;

Daniel 4:27

For this cause, O King, let my suggestion be pleasing to you, and let your sins be covered by righteousness and your evil-doing by mercy to the poor, so that the time of your well-being may be longer.

Micah 6:8

He has made clear to you, O man, what is good; and what is desired from you by the Lord; only doing what is right, and loving mercy, and walking without pride before your God.

Matthew 25:40

And the King will make answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Because you did it to the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.

Matthew 26:11

For the poor you have ever with you, but me you have not for ever.

Mark 14:7

The poor you have ever with you, and whenever you have the desire you may do them good: but me you have not for ever.

Luke 11:41

But if you give to the poor such things as you are able, then all things are clean to you.

John 13:29

Some were of the opinion that because Judas kept the money-bag Jesus said to him, Get the things we have need of for the feast; or, that he was to give something to the poor.

Acts 10:31

Who said, Cornelius, your prayer has come to the ears of God, and your offerings are kept in his memory.

Acts 11:29

And the disciples, everyone as he was able, made a decision to send help to the brothers living in Judaea:

Acts 16:15

And when she and her family had had baptism, she made a request to us, saying, If it seems to you that I am true to the Lord, come into my house and be my guests. And she made us come.

Acts 4:32

And all those who were of the faith were one in heart and soul: and not one of them said that any of the things which he had was his property only; but they had all things in common.

Romans 12:13

Giving to the needs of the saints, ready to take people into your houses.

Romans 12:20

But if one who has hate for you is in need of food or of drink, give it to him, for in so doing you will put coals of fire on his head.

Romans 16:23

Gaius, with whom I am living, whose house is open to all the church, sends his love, so does Erastus, the manager of the accounts of the town, and Quartus, the brother.

Ephesians 4:28

Let him who was a thief be so no longer, but let him do good work with his hands, so that he may have something to give to him who is in need.

1 Timothy 5:10

And if witness is given of her good works; if she has had the care of children, if she has been kind to travellers, washing the feet of the saints, helping those who are in trouble, giving herself to good works.

Philemon 1:7

For I had great joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been made strong again through you, brother.

Hebrews 13:16

But go on doing good and giving to others, because God is well-pleased with such offerings.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is true, and will not put away from him the memory of your work and of your love for his name, in the help which you gave and still give to the saints.

James 1:27

The religion which is holy and free from evil in the eyes of our God and Father is this: to take care of children who have no fathers and of widows who are in trouble, and to keep oneself untouched by the world.