Matthew 25:35

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me,

Cross References

1 Kings 17:11

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

Job 31:32

the stranger has not lodged in the street; I have opened my doors to the traveler—

Proverbs 14:21

Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the poor.

Proverbs 14:31

Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who are kind to the needy honor him.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord and will be repaid in full.

Proverbs 22:9

Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor.

Proverbs 25:21

If your enemies are hungry, give them bread to eat, and if they are thirsty, give them water to drink,

Ezekiel 18:16

does not wrong anyone, exacts no pledge, commits no robbery but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with a garment,

Ezekiel 18:7

does not oppress anyone but restores to the debtor his pledge, commits no robbery, gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with a garment,

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, may my counsel be acceptable to you: atone for your sins with righteousness and your iniquities with mercy to the oppressed, so that your prosperity may be prolonged.”

Micah 6:8

He has told you, O mortal, 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

And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.’

Matthew 26:11

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

Mark 14:7

For you always have the poor with you, and you can show kindness to them whenever you wish, but you will not always have me.

Luke 11:41

So give as alms those things that are within and then everything will be clean for you.

John 13:29

Some thought that, because Judas had the common purse, Jesus was telling him, “Buy what we need for the festival,” or that he should give something to the poor.

Acts 10:31

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

Acts 11:29

The disciples determined that, according to their ability, each would send relief to the brothers and sisters living in Judea;

Acts 16:15

When she and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my home.” And she prevailed upon us.

Acts 4:32

Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common.

Romans 12:13

Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.

Romans 12:20

Instead, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink, for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.”

Romans 16:23

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

Ephesians 4:28

Those who steal must give up stealing; rather, let them labor, doing good work with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy.

1 Timothy 5:10

she must be well attested for her good works, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

Philemon 1:7

I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the love that you showed for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.

James 1:27

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world.