Deuteronomy 15:11

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

There will always be poor people in the land. That is why I command you to be ready to help your brother or sister. Give to the poor in your land who need help.

Cross References

Mark 14:7

You will always have the poor with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me.

Matthew 26:11

You will always have the poor with you. But you will not always have me.

John 12:8

You will always have those who are poor with you. But you will not always have me.”

Deuteronomy 15:8

You must be willing to share with them. You must lend them whatever they need.

Proverbs 22:2

The rich and the poor are the same. The Lord made them all.

Luke 12:33

Sell the things you have and give that money to those who need it. This is the only way you can keep your riches from being lost. You will be storing treasure in heaven that lasts forever. Thieves can’t steal that treasure, and moths can’t destroy it.

Acts 2:45

They sold their land and the things they owned. Then they divided the money and gave it to those who needed it.

Matthew 5:42

Give to anyone who asks you for something. Don’t refuse to give to anyone who wants to borrow from you.

Deuteronomy 15:7

“When you are living in the land the Lord your God is giving you, there might be some poor people living among you. You must not be selfish. You must not refuse to give help to them.

Proverbs 31:20

She always gives to the poor and helps those who need it.

Ezekiel 18:7

He doesn’t take advantage of others. If someone borrows money from him, he might take something of value before he gives the money. But when that person pays him back, he returns what he took. He gives food to the hungry and clothes to people who need them.

Exodus 23:11

But the seventh year must be a special time of rest for the land. Don’t plant anything in your fields. If any crops grow there, allow the poor to have it. And allow the wild animals to eat the food that is left. You should do the same with your vineyards and with your fields of olive trees.

Proverbs 19:17

Giving help to the poor is like loaning money to the Lord. He will pay you back for your kindness.