Matthew 25:35

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

‘ “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger and you took me in;

Cross References

Ezekiel 18:16

He doesn’t oppress anyone, hold collateral, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.

Ezekiel 18:7

He doesn’t oppress anyone  but returns his collateral to the debtor.  He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry  and covers the naked with clothing.

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

James 1:27

Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows  in their distress and to keep oneself unstained from the world.

Romans 12:13

Share with the saints in their needs;  pursue hospitality.

Job 31:32

No stranger had to spend the night on the street, for I opened my door to the traveller.

Romans 12:20

But If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him something to drink. For in so doing you will be heaping fiery coals on his head.   ,

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love  you demonstrated for his name by serving the saints #– #and by continuing to serve them.

Philemon 1:7

For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed  through you, brother.

1 Timothy 5:10

and is well known for good works   #– #that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality,  washed the saints’ feet,  helped the afflicted,  and devoted herself to every good work.

Ephesians 4:28

Let the thief no longer steal. Instead, he is to do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share  with anyone in need.

Romans 16:23

Gaius,  who is host to me and to the whole church, greets you. Erastus,  the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus greet you.

Acts 16:15

After she and her household were baptised, she urged us, ‘If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.’  And she persuaded us.

Acts 11:29

Each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers and sisters who lived in Judea.

Acts 10:31

and said, “Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your acts of charity have been remembered in God’s sight.

Acts 4:32

Now the entire group of those who believed were of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but instead they held everything in common.

John 13:29

Since Judas  kept the money-bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him, ‘Buy what we need for the festival,’  or that he should give something to the poor.

Luke 11:41

But give from what is within to the poor,   , and then everything is clean   for you.

Mark 14:7

You always have the poor   with you, and you can do what is good for them whenever you want, but you do not always have me.

Matthew 26:11

You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.

Matthew 25:40

‘And the King will answer them, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Micah 6:8

Mankind, he has told each of you what is good and what it is the  Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, may my advice seem good to you, my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right,  and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy.  Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.’

Proverbs 25:21

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,

Proverbs 22:9

A generous person  will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

Proverbs 19:17

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the  Lord, and he will give a reward to the lender.  ,

Proverbs 14:31

The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honours him.

Proverbs 14:21

The one who despises his neighbour sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

1 Kings 17:11

As she went to get it, he called to her and said, ‘Please bring me a piece of bread in your hand.’