who con soles us in all our afflictions, so that we are able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

Whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother have need, and shuts his heart against him, how dwells the love of God in him?

Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

and that, at a future time, their abundance may supply your wants; that there may be equality,

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who are the household of the faith.

administer to the necessities of the saints; be careful to entertain strangers;

And if you do good to them that do good to you, what thanks have you? for even sinners do the same.

But forget not to do good, and to be liberal: for with such, sacrifices God is well pleased.

and you shall be blessed; for they have no power to repay you; but you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just.

Give to him that asks of you; and from him that would borrow of you, turn not away.

Let him that steals, steal no more: but rather let labor, working with his hands that which is good, that he may have something to give to him that has need.

For, inasmuch as he himself has suffered in being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.

In all things I have taught you by ex ample, that by thus laboring, you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus; for he himself said, It is more blessed to give, than to receive.

Having, therefore, obtained help from God, I have stood till this day, testifying both to small and to great, saying nothing else than the things which the prophets and Moses did say should come to pass:

For you have the poor with you always; and whenever you choose, you can do them good; but me you have not always.

But we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of those who are not strong, and not to please ourselves.

Consider not each one his own gifts, but each one also the gifts of others.

Let our people also learn to practice good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

Honor widows that are widows indeed.

and they sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, as each had need.

Now I beseech you also, true yoke-fellow, to assist those women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and my other fellow-laborers, whose names are in the book of life.

and any of you say to them, Go in peace, be warmed and be filled, and yet give them not the things that are needful for the body, what does this profit them?

for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day till now:

When Jesus heard it, he said to them: Those who are in health have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.

When, therefore, you do a charitable deed, do not cause a trumpet to be sounded before you, as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be glorified by men. Verily, I say to you, They have their reward.

But when you make a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind;

having a good reputation for good works; if she has borne children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the saints feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

Do those things which you have learned and received, and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.