James 2:15

New International Reader's Version

Suppose a brother or a sister has no clothes or food.

Cross References

Isaiah 58:10

Work hard to feed hungry people. Satisfy the needs of those who are crushed. Then my blessing will light up your darkness. And the night of your suffering will become as bright as the noonday sun.

Isaiah 58:7

Share your food with hungry people. Provide homeless people with a place to stay. Give naked people clothes to wear. Provide for the needs of your own family.

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.

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 3:11

John answered, “Anyone who has extra clothes should share with the one who has none. And anyone who has extra food should do the same.”

Acts 9:29

He talked and argued with the Greek Jews. But they tried to kill him.

Hebrews 11:37

Some were killed with stones. Some were sawed in two. Some were killed by swords. They went around wearing the skins of sheep and goats. They were poor. They were attacked. They were treated badly.

James 2:5

My dear brothers and sisters, listen to me. Hasn’t God chosen those who are poor in the world’s eyes to be rich in faith? Hasn’t he chosen them to receive the kingdom? Hasn’t he promised it to those who love him?

1 John 3:17

Suppose someone sees a brother or sister in need and is able to help them. And suppose that person doesn’t take pity on these needy people. Then how can the love of God be in that person?