James 2:16

The Text-Critical English New Testament

and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them anything to address their physical needs, what is the benefit?

Cross References

Matthew 15:32

Then Jesus called his disciples over and said, “I have compassion on the crowd because they have stayed with me now for three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away without having eaten, lest they faint on the way.”

Matthew 25:35

For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you took me in;

Matthew 25:36

I was naked, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you looked after me; I was in prison, and you came to visit me.’

Mark 5:34

Then Jesus said to her, “Daughter, yoʋr faith has healed yoʋ. Go in peace, and be healed of yoʋr affliction.”

Romans 12:9

Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

2 Corinthians 8:8

I am not saying this as a command, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.