Luke 11:41

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

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

Psalm 41:1

You, LORD God, bless everyone who cares for the poor, and you rescue those people in times of trouble.

Proverbs 14:31

If you ill-treat the poor, you insult your Creator; if you are kind to them, you show him respect.

Proverbs 16:6

If we truly love God, our sins will be forgiven; if we show him respect, we will keep away from sin.

Proverbs 19:17

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

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 ill-treated. Then all will go well with you for a long time.

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 7:19

It doesn't go into your heart, but into your stomach, and then out of your body.” By saying this, Jesus meant that all foods were fit to eat.

Luke 12:33

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

Luke 16:9

My disciples, I tell you to use wicked wealth to make friends for yourselves. Then when it is gone, you will be welcomed into an eternal home.

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard this, he said, “There is one thing you still need to do. Go and sell everything you own! Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and be my follower.”

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.”

Acts 10:15

The voice spoke to him again, “When God says that something can be used for food, don't say it isn't fit to eat.”

Acts 11:29

The followers in Antioch decided to send whatever help they could to the followers in Judea.

Acts 24:17

After being away for several years, I returned here to bring gifts for the poor people of my nation and to offer sacrifices.

2 Corinthians 8:12

It doesn't matter how much you have. What matters is how much you are willing to give from what you have.

Ephesians 4:28

If you are a thief, stop stealing. Be honest and work hard, so you will have something to give to people in need.

Titus 1:15

Everything is pure for someone whose heart is pure. But nothing is pure for an unbeliever with a dirty mind. That person's mind and conscience are destroyed.

Hebrews 13:16

But don't forget to help others and to share your possessions with them. This too is like offering a sacrifice that pleases God.

Hebrews 6:10

God is always fair. He will remember how you helped his people in the past and how you are still helping them. You belong to God, and he won't forget the love you have shown his people.

James 1:27

Religion that pleases God the Father must be pure and spotless. You must help needy orphans and widows and not let this world make you evil.