Deuteronomy 15:11

New International Reader's Version

There will always be poor people in the land. So I’m commanding you to give freely to those who are poor and needy in your land. Open your hands to them.

Cross References

Exodus 23:11

But during the seventh year do not plow your land or use it. Then the poor people among you can get food from it. The wild animals can eat what is left over. Do the same thing with your vineyards and your groves of olive trees.

Proverbs 19:17

Anyone who is kind to poor people lends to the Lord. God will reward them for what they have done.

Proverbs 22:2

The Lord made rich people and poor people. That’s what they have in common.

Proverbs 31:20

She opens her arms to those who are poor. She reaches out her hands to those who are needy.

Ezekiel 18:7

He does not treat anyone badly. Instead, he always returns things he takes to make sure loans are paid back. He does not steal. Instead, he gives his food to hungry people. He provides clothes for those who are naked.

Matthew 26:11

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

Matthew 5:42

Give to the one who asks you for something. Don’t turn away from the one who wants to borrow something from you.

Mark 14:7

You will always have poor people with you. You can help them any time you want to. But you will not always have me.

Luke 12:33

Sell what you own. Give to those who are poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out. Store up riches in heaven that will never be used up. There, no thief can come near it. There, no moth can destroy it.

John 12:8

You will always have the poor among you. But you won’t always have me.”

Acts 2:45

They sold property and other things they owned. They gave to anyone who needed something.

Deuteronomy 15:7

Suppose someone is poor among you. And suppose they live in one of the towns in the land the Lord your God is giving you. Then don’t be mean to them. They are poor. So don’t hold back money from them.

Deuteronomy 15:8

Instead, open your hands and lend them what they need. Do it freely.