Deuteronomy 15:11

Conservative English Version

There will always be some Israelites who are poor and needy. That's why I am commanding you to be generous with them.

Cross References

Exodus 23:11

but let the land rest during the seventh year. The poor are to eat what they want from your fields, vineyards, and olive trees during that year, and when they have all they want from your fields, leave the rest for wild animals.

Proverbs 19:17

Caring for the poor is lending to the LORD, and you will be well repaid.

Proverbs 22:2

The rich and the poor are all created by the LORD.

Proverbs 31:20

and she helps the poor and the needy.

Ezekiel 18:7

He never cheats or robs anyone and always returns anything taken as security for a loan; he gives food and clothes to the poor

Matthew 26:11

You will always have the poor with you, but you won't always have me.

Matthew 5:42

When people ask you for something, give it to them. When they want to borrow money, lend it to them.

Mark 14:7

You will always have the poor with you. And whenever you want to, you can give to them. But you won't always have me here with you.

Luke 12:33

Sell what you have and give the money to the poor. Make yourselves moneybags that never wear out. Make sure your treasure is safe in heaven, where thieves cannot steal it and moths cannot destroy it.

John 12:8

You will always have the poor with you, but you won't always have me."

Acts 2:45

They would sell their property and possessions and give the money to whoever needed it.

Deuteronomy 15:7

After the LORD your God gives land to each of you, there may be poor Israelites in the town where you live. If there are, then don't be mean and selfish with your money.

Deuteronomy 15:8

Instead, be kind and lend them what they need.