and has not wronged any, but has restored to the debtor his pledge, has taken nothing by robbery, has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment;
Luke 3:11 - Y'all Version Bible He answered them, “Anyone who has two coats should share with someone who has none, and anyone who has food must do likewise.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And he replied to them, He who has two tunics (undergarments), let him share with him who has none; and he who has food, let him do it the same way. American Standard Version (1901) And he answered and said unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath food, let him do likewise. Common English Bible He answered, “Whoever has two shirts must share with the one who has none, and whoever has food must do the same.” Catholic Public Domain Version But in response, he said to them: "Whoever has two coats, let him give to those who do not have. And whoever has food, let him act similarly." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he answering, said to them: He that hath two coats, let him give to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do in like manner. |
and has not wronged any, but has restored to the debtor his pledge, has taken nothing by robbery, has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment;
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps there may be a lengthening of your tranquility.”
“The King will answer them, ‘Truly I tell y’all, because y’all did it to one of the least of these siblings and mine, y’all did it to me.’
But as for what is inside, y’all should give to those in need, and then everything will be clean to y’all.
When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “Still you lack one thing. Sell everything you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then you come, follow me.”
Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, I will give half of my possessions to the poor, Lord! And if I have cheated anyone out of anything, I will pay back four times as much.”
Some thought that because Judas had the money box, Jesus was saying to him, “Buy what things we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor.
He and his entire household were devout and feared God, doing many charitable deeds for the people and praying to God continually.
and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your charitable deeds have been remembered in the sight of God.
Staring at him in fear, he said, “What is it, Lord?” The angel told him, “Your prayers and your charitable deeds have gone up for a memorial offering before God.
The one who steals must no longer steal, but rather must work, producing with their hands something that is good, so that they may have something to give to those in need.
Charge those who are rich in this present age not to be arrogant or have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in excellent works, and to be generous, and willing to share;
For God is not unjust. Hᴇ will not forget y’all’s work and the love y’all have shown toward ʜɪꜱ name by serving the saints and continuing to serve them.
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
What good is it, my siblings, if a person claims to have faith, but has no works? Can that faith save them?
If someone has worldly possessions and sees his sibling in need but closes his heart toward them, how does God’s love remain in that person?
Anyone who says, “I love God,” but hates their sibling, is a liar. For whoever doesn’t love their sibling whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen.