Matthew 25:35

New Century Version

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.

Cross References

1 Kings 17:11

As she was going to get his water, Elijah said, “Please bring me a piece of bread, too.”

Job 31:32

No stranger ever had to spend the night in the street, because I always let travelers stay in my home.

Proverbs 14:21

It is a sin to hate your neighbor, but being kind to the needy brings happiness.

Proverbs 14:31

Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

Proverbs 19:17

Being kind to the poor is like lending to the Lord; he will reward you for what you have done.

Proverbs 22:9

Generous people will be blessed, because they share their food with the poor.

Proverbs 25:21

If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink.

Ezekiel 18:16

He does not mistreat anyone or keep something promised for a loan or steal. He gives bread to the hungry and clothes to those who have none.

Ezekiel 18:7

He does not mistreat anyone but returns what was given as a promise for a loan. He does not rob other people. He gives bread to the hungry and clothes to those who have none.

Daniel 4:27

So, O king, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Stop doing wicked things and be kind to the poor. Then you might continue to be successful.”

Micah 6:8

The Lord has told you, human, what is good; he has told you what he wants from you: to do what is right to other people, love being kind to others, and live humbly, obeying your God.

Matthew 25:40

“Then the King will answer, ‘I tell you the truth, anything you did for even the least of my people here, you also did for me.’

Matthew 26:11

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

Mark 14:7

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

Luke 11:41

So give what is in your dishes to the poor, and then you will be fully clean.

John 13:29

Since he was the one who kept the money box, some of the followers thought Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast or to give something to the poor.

Acts 10:31

He said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayer and has seen that you give to the poor and remembers you.

Acts 11:29

The followers all decided to help the believers who lived in Judea, as much as each one could.

Acts 16:15

She and all the people in her house were baptized. Then she invited us to her home, saying, “If you think I am truly a believer in the Lord, then come stay in my house.” And she persuaded us to stay with her.

Acts 4:32

The group of believers were united in their hearts and spirit. All those in the group acted as though their private property belonged to everyone in the group. In fact, they shared everything.

Romans 12:13

Share with God’s people who need help. Bring strangers in need into your homes.

Romans 12:20

But you should do this: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. Doing this will be like pouring burning coals on his head.”

Romans 16:23

Gaius is letting me and the whole church here use his home. He also sends greetings to you, as do Erastus, the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus. [

Ephesians 4:28

Those who are stealing must stop stealing and start working. They should earn an honest living for themselves. Then they will have something to share with those who are poor.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be known for her good works—works such as raising her children, welcoming strangers, washing the feet of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and giving her life to do all kinds of good deeds.

Philemon 1:7

I have great joy and comfort, my brother, because the love you have shown to God’s people has refreshed them.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not forget to do good to others, and share with them, because such sacrifices please God.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair; he will not forget the work you did and the love you showed for him by helping his people. And he will remember that you are still helping them.

James 1:27

Religion that God accepts as pure and without fault is this: caring for orphans or widows who need help, and keeping yourself free from the world’s evil influence.