James 2:16

New Century Version

If you say to that person, “God be with you! I hope you stay warm and get plenty to eat,” but you do not give what that person needs, your words are worth nothing.

Cross References

Matthew 15:32

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

Matthew 25:35

I was hungry, and you gave me food. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was alone and away from home, and you invited me into your house.

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 visited me.’

Mark 5:34

Jesus said to her, “Dear woman, you are made well because you believed. Go in peace; be healed of your disease.”

Romans 12:9

Your love must be real. Hate what is evil, and hold on to what is good.

2 Corinthians 8:8

I am not commanding you to give. But I want to see if your love is true by comparing you with others that really want to help.