They have distributed freely; they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever; their horn is exalted in honor.
Matthew 6:2 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 “So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. Plus de versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Thus, whenever you give to the poor, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites in the synagogues and in the streets like to do, that they may be recognized and honored and praised by men. Truly I tell you, they have their reward in full already. American Standard Version (1901) When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward. Common English Bible “Whenever you give to the poor, don’t blow your trumpet as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets so that they may get praise from people. I assure you, that’s the only reward they’ll get. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, when you give alms, do not choose to sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the towns, so that they may be honored by men. Amen I say to you, they have received their reward. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Therefore when thou dost an almsdeed, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be honoured by men. Amen I say to you, they have received their reward. |
They have distributed freely; they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever; their horn is exalted in honor.
The wicked borrow and do not pay back, but the righteous are generous and keep giving;
Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord and will be repaid in full.
Divide your means seven ways, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may happen on earth.
Against a godless nation I send him, and against the people of my wrath I command him, to take spoil and seize plunder, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets.
Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them and not to hide yourself from your own kin?
That is why the Lord did not have pity on their young people or compassion on their orphans and widows, for everyone was godless and an evildoer, and every mouth spoke folly. For all this his anger has not turned away; his hand is stretched out still.
Set the trumpet to your lips! One like a vulture is over the house of the Lord, because they have broken my covenant and transgressed my law.
And in the morning, ‘It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.
But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites?
They do all their deeds to be seen by others, for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long.
They love to have the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues
He will cut him in pieces and put him with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished.
“And whenever you fast, do not look somber, like the hypocrites, for they mark their faces to show others that they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward.
But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
“And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward.
You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your neighbor’s eye.
and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets!
He said to them, “Isaiah prophesied rightly about you hypocrites, as it is written, ‘This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me;
So give as alms those things that are within and then everything will be clean for you.
Woe to you Pharisees! For you love to have the seat of honor in the synagogues and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces.
Sell your possessions and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.
You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?
But the Lord answered him and said, “You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger and lead it to water?
“Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes and who love respectful greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets.
Or how can you say to your neighbor, ‘Friend, let me take out the speck in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your neighbor’s eye.
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.
How can you believe when you accept glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the one who alone is God?
Those who speak on their own seek their own glory, but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and there is nothing unjust in him.
He was a devout man who feared God with all his household; he gave alms generously to the people and prayed constantly to God.
He said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your alms have been remembered before God.
He stared at him in terror and said, “What is it, Lord?” He answered, “Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God.
The disciples determined that, according to their ability, each would send relief to the brothers and sisters living in Judea;
Now after some years I came to bring alms to my people and to offer sacrifices.
Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity.
the encourager, in encouragement; the giver, in sincerity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.
If I give away all my possessions and if I hand over my body so that I may boast but do not have love, I gain nothing.
They asked only one thing, that we remember the poor, which was actually what I was eager to do.
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.
They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share,
I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
Then Saul said, “I have sinned; yet honor me now before the elders of my people and before Israel, and return with me, so that I may worship the Lord your God.”