Matthew 25:35

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When I was hungry, you gave me something to eat, and when I was thirsty, you gave me something to drink. When I was a stranger, you welcomed me,

Cross References

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

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.

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.

Romans 12:13

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

Job 31:32

and travellers were always welcome.

Romans 12:20

The Scriptures also say, “If your enemies are hungry, give them something to eat. And if they are thirsty, give them something to drink. This will be the same as piling burning coals on their heads.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

Romans 16:23

Gaius welcomes me and the whole church into his home, and he sends his greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, and our dear friend Quartus send their greetings too.

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 and stay in my home.” Finally, we accepted her invitation.

Acts 11:29

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

Acts 10:31

He said, “Cornelius, God has heard your prayers, and he knows about your gifts to the poor.

Acts 4:32

The group of followers all felt the same way about everything. None of them claimed that their possessions were their own, and they shared everything they had with each other.

John 13:29

But because Judas was in charge of the money, some of them thought that Jesus had told him to buy something they needed for the festival. Others thought that Jesus had told him to give some money to the poor.

Luke 11:41

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

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.

Matthew 26:11

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

Matthew 25:40

The king will answer, “Whenever you did it for any of my people, no matter how unimportant they seemed, you did it for me.”

Micah 6:8

The LORD God has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.”

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.

Proverbs 25:21

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

Proverbs 22:9

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

Proverbs 19:17

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

Proverbs 14:31

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

Proverbs 14:21

It's wrong to hate others, but God blesses everyone who is kind to the poor.

1 Kings 17:11

As she left to get it, he asked, “Would you also please bring me a piece of bread?”