Isaiah 58:7

Conservative English Version

Share your food with everyone who is hungry; share your home with the poor and homeless. Give clothes to those in need; don't turn away your relatives.

Cross References

Genesis 19:14

Lot went to the men who were engaged to his daughters and said, "Hurry and get out of here! The LORD is going to destroy this city." But they thought he was joking, and they laughed at him.

Genesis 19:2

and said, "Gentlemen, I am your servant. Please come to my home. You can wash your feet, spend the night, and be on your way in the morning." They told him, "No, we'll spend the night in the city square."

2 Chronicles 28:15

The four leaders took some of the stolen clothes and gave them to the prisoners who needed something to wear. They later gave them all a new change of clothes and shoes, then fixed them something to eat and drink, and cleaned their wounds with olive oil. They gave donkeys to those who were too weak to walk, and led all of them back to Jericho, the city known for its palm trees. The leaders then returned to Samaria.

Nehemiah 5:5

We are Jews just as they are, and our children are as good as theirs. But we still have to sell our children as slaves, and some of our daughters have already been raped. We are completely helpless; our fields and vineyards have even been taken from us."

Job 22:7

And you refused bread and water to the hungry and thirsty,

Psalm 112:9

They will always be remembered and greatly praised, because they were kind and freely gave to the poor.

Proverbs 11:17

Kindness is rewarded-- but if you are cruel, you hurt yourself.

Proverbs 22:9

The LORD blesses everyone who freely gives food to the poor.

Proverbs 24:11

Don't fail to rescue those who are doomed to die.

Proverbs 25:21

If your enemies are hungry, give them something to eat. And if they are thirsty, give them something to drink.

Proverbs 28:27

Giving to the poor will keep you from poverty, but if you close your eyes to their needs, everyone will curse you.

Isaiah 58:10

Give your food to the hungry and care for the homeless. Then your light will shine in the dark; your darkest hour will be like the noonday sun.

Jeremiah 22:3

(SEE 22:1)

Ezekiel 18:16

He never cheats or robs anyone and doesn't even demand security for a loan. He gives food and clothes to the poor

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

Daniel 4:27

Your Majesty, please be willing to do what I say. Turn from your sins and start living right; have mercy on those who are mistreated. Then all will go well with you for a long time.

Luke 11:41

If you would only give what you have to the poor, everything you do would please God.

Luke 19:8

Later that day Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, "I will give half of my property to the poor. And I will now pay back four times as much to everyone I have ever cheated."

Luke 3:11

John told them, "If you have two coats, give one to someone who doesn't have any. If you have food, share it with someone else."

Acts 16:15

Then after she and her family were baptized, she kept on begging us, "If you think I really do have faith in the Lord, come stay in my home." Finally, we accepted her invitation.

Acts 16:34

They were very glad that they had put their faith in God. After this, the jailer took Paul and Silas to his home and gave them something to eat.

Romans 12:13

Take care of God's needy people and welcome strangers into your home.

Deuteronomy 22:1

If you see a cow or sheep wandering around lost, take the animal back to its owner.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must also be well-known for doing all sorts of good things, such as raising children, giving food to strangers, welcoming God's people into her home, helping people in need, and always making herself useful.

Philemon 1:7

My friend, your love has made me happy and has greatly encouraged me. It has also cheered the hearts of God's people.

Judges 9:2

and told them to say to the leaders of Shechem, "Do you think it would be good to have all seventy of Gideon's sons ruling us? Wouldn't you rather have just one man be king? Abimelech would make a good king, and he's related to us."