James 2:16

Easy To Read Version

And you say to that person, “God be with you! I hope you stay warm and get plenty to eat.” You say these things, but you don’t give that person those things he needs. If you don’t help that person, your words are worth nothing.

Cross References

Matthew 15:32

Jesus called his followers to him and said, “I feel sorry for these people. They have been with me three days, and now they have nothing to eat. I don’t want to send them away hungry. They might faint while going home.”

Matthew 25:35

You can have this kingdom, because I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was alone and away from home, and you invited me into your home.

Matthew 25:36

I was without clothes, and you gave me something to wear. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you came to visit me.’

Mark 5:34

Jesus said to the woman, “Dear woman, you are made well because you believed. Go in peace. You will have no more suffering.”

Romans 12:9

Your love must be real. Hate the things that are evil. Do only the things that are good.

2 Corinthians 8:8

I am not commanding you to give. But I want to see if your love is true love. I do this by showing you that other people really want to help.