Matthew 25:35

Modern English Version

For I was hungry and you gave Me food, I was thirsty and you gave Me drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in.

Cross References

1 Kings 17:11

As she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.”

Job 31:32

(the stranger has not lodged in the street, but I opened my doors to the traveler);

Proverbs 14:21

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has mercy on the poor.

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him is kind to the poor.

Proverbs 19:17

He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will repay what he has given.

Proverbs 22:9

He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor.

Proverbs 25:21

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

Ezekiel 18:16

nor has he oppressed anyone, has not withheld a pledge, nor has he devastated by violence, but has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment;

Ezekiel 18:7

and he has not oppressed anyone, but has restored to the debtor his pledge; has devastated no one by violence, has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment;

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, in case there may be a lengthening of your prosperity.”

Micah 6:8

He has told you, O man, what is good— and what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Matthew 25:40

“The King will answer, ‘Truly I say to you, as you have done it for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you have done it for Me.’

Matthew 26:11

For you have the poor always with you, but you do not always have Me.

Mark 14:7

You always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish, you may do good to them. But you will not always have Me.

Luke 11:41

But give alms from what is within, and behold, all things are clean to you.

John 13:29

Since Judas had the moneybox, some thought that Jesus said to him, “Buy what we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor.

Acts 10:31

and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your alms are remembered before God.

Acts 11:29

Then every disciple, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea.

Acts 16:15

When she and her household were baptized, she entreated us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and remain there.” And she persuaded us.

Acts 4:32

All the believers were of one heart and one soul, and no one said that what he possessed was his own. But to them all things were in common.

Romans 12:13

contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality.

Romans 12:20

Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so you will heap coals of fire on his head.”

Romans 16:23

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

Ephesians 4:28

Let him who steals steal no more. Instead, let him labor, working with his hands things which are good, that he may have something to share with him who is in need.

1 Timothy 5:10

is well attested in good works, if she has brought up children, has lodged strangers, has washed the saints’ feet, has relieved the afflicted, and has diligently followed every good work.

Philemon 1:7

For we have great joy and encouragement on account of your love, because the hearts of the saints are refreshed through you, brother.

Hebrews 13:16

But do not forget to do good and to share. For with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Hebrews 6:10

for God is not unjust so as to forget your work and labor of love that you have shown for His name, in that you have ministered to the saints and continue ministering.

James 1:27

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained by the world.