21 Bible Verses about The poor

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the poor you will always have with you; but me you will not always have.

for all the rest contributed out of their superfluous substance; but she has contributed what she wanted for her bare subsistence.

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Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » The poor

Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » The poor

Contempt » Forbidden towards » The poor

James 2:1-3

My brethren, let not your christian profession be accompanied with partiality. when any one, adorn'd with a gold ring, and a splendid dress, enters into your assembly; and a poor man comes in meanly habited: if you should respectfully say to the suit of fine cloths, sit you there, that's for quality; and to the poor man, stand thou there, or place your self at my feet:

The gospel » Preached to » The poor

Injustice » Specially to be avoided towards » The poor

The poor » Divine care for

The poor » Promises to » Divine protection

More verses: Psalm 69:33 Psalm 109:31

The poor » Despised

The poor » Justice to, encouraged

The poor » They who in faith believe » Are blessed

The poor » Give to » Liberally

The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God

2 Corinthians 8:12

for what a man gives with a ready mind, according to his abilities, is well received; but not when he goes beyond his circumstances.

2 Corinthians 8:2

who tho' labouring under great trial of affliction, and extreme poverty, have notwithstanding with exceeding cheerfulness contributed very liberally: being forward of themselves to the utmost of their power,

Mark 12:42-44

and there came a certain poor widow, who threw in two mites, to the value of a farthing. upon which he call'd to his disciples, and said to them, I declare unto you, that this poor widow has given more than any of those, who have given to the treasury. for all the rest contributed out of their superfluous substance; but she has contributed what she wanted for her bare subsistence.

The poor » Shall never cease out of the land

The poor » General references to

The poor » Care for » Is characteristic of saints

The poor » Punishment for » Oppressing

The poor » Do justice to

The poor » Give to » Cheerfully

2 Corinthians 8:12

for what a man gives with a ready mind, according to his abilities, is well received; but not when he goes beyond his circumstances.

The poor » Give to » Not grudgingly

The poor » Regard for--exemplified

Romans 15:26

for those of Macedonia and Achaia, have thought fit to make a contribution for the poor converts at Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 8:1-5

I must acquaint you, brethren, with the contribution which the churches of Macedonia have religiously made, who tho' labouring under great trial of affliction, and extreme poverty, have notwithstanding with exceeding cheerfulness contributed very liberally: being forward of themselves to the utmost of their power, (I bear them witness) yea, and beyond their power: read more.
earnestly intreating me to take the gift, and the charge of conveying it to the converts at Jerusalem: and in this they out-did my expectation; such was the divine pleasure, they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then made me an offer to go themselves to Corinth.

The poor » Oppress not

The poor » Rule not, with rigor

The poor » Should » Provided for under the law

The poor » Punishment for » Acting unjustly towards

The poor » May be » Liberal

The poor » Relieve

The poor » They who in faith believe » Have promises

Luke 14:13-14

but when you make a feast call the poor, and maimed, the lame and blind: and you shall be happy in not receiving a requital: for you shall be recompenc'd at the resurrection of the just.

The poor » Punishment for » Spoiling

The poor » Give to » Specially if saints

The poor » Despise not

James 2:2-4

when any one, adorn'd with a gold ring, and a splendid dress, enters into your assembly; and a poor man comes in meanly habited: if you should respectfully say to the suit of fine cloths, sit you there, that's for quality; and to the poor man, stand thou there, or place your self at my feet: have not you made an arbitrary distinction, don't your judgments flow from a vicious principle?

The poor » The wicked » Oppress

The poor » God » Exalts

The poor » God » Hears

The poor » Give to » Pray for

The poor » God » Protects

The poor » God » Provides for

The poor » Made by God

The poor » God » Delivers

The poor » Are such by God's appointment

The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Dorcas

Acts 9:39

Peter immediately went with them, and when he was come, they conducted him to the upper chamber: and all the widows advanc'd to him weeping, and shew'd the robes and garments which Dorcas made while she was with them.

The poor » Punishment for » Refusing to assist

The poor » Care for » Should be urged

2 Corinthians 8:7-8

that as you excel in every thing, in faith, in language, mystical knowledge, in all virtue, and in your affection to us; I hope you will excel too in this charitable disposition. I don't mean to prescribe to you, but that the zeal of others may show you are as sincerely well-affected.

The poor » Neglect towards, is » A neglect of Christ

Matthew 25:42-45

for I was prest with hunger, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. then will they answer, Lord, when did we see thee in hunger, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? read more.
to this he will reply, I declare unto you, your not doing this for one of the least of these, is the same thing as not doing it for me.

The poor » Harden not the heart against

The poor » Shut not the hand against

The poor » Oppression of--illustrated

The poor » Take no usury from

The poor » Condition of, often results from » Bad company

The poor » Condition of, often results from » Sloth

The poor » Condition of, often results from » Drunkenness and gluttony

The poor » They who in faith believe » Are happy

The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Nebuzaradan

The poor » May be » Wise

The poor » By oppressing, God is reproached

The poor » Rob not

The poor » They who in faith believe » Have the favor of God

The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Church at antioch

Acts 11:29-30

then the disciples determin'd to send, each of them answerably to his abilities, some relief to the brethren residing in Judea: which they actually perform'd, and sent it by the hands of Saul and Barnabas to the presbyters at Jerusalem.

The poor » Neglect towards, is » A proof of unbelief

James 2:15-17

suppose one of your brethren should be destitute of cloths, and of his daily nourishment, and one of you should thus address him; "go and prosper, I wish you a warm fire, and a full meal:" without relieving his wants, would he be the better for your wish? just so faith, if it be not operative, is intirely lifeless.

The poor » Exemplified » Widow of zarephath

The poor » Exemplified » Saints of old

Hebrews 11:37

they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandred about in sheepskins, and goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented:

The poor » The wicked » Regard not the cause of

The poor » The wicked » Devour

The poor » The wicked » Vex

The poor » May be » Upright

The poor » By mocking, God is reproached

The poor » Care for--illustrated

Luke 10:33-35

but a certain Samaritan being on the road, came where he was, and when he saw him, he took compassion on him, went up to him, dress'd his wounds by applying oil and wine, then set him upon his own mule, and brought him to an inn, where he took care of him. upon his departure the next day, he took out two denarii, and gave them to the master of the house, take care of him, said he, and I will repay you all the charges you are at, upon my return.

The poor » Promises to » Answer to prayer

The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Paul

Romans 15:25

but now I am going to Jerusalem, to distribute charity to the converts.

The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Job

The poor » Should » Rejoice in God

The poor » God » Despises not the prayer of

The poor » God » Maintains the right of

The poor » Christ lived as one of

The poor » Defend

The poor » Promises to » An overshadowing providence

The poor » Neglect towards, is » Inconsistent with » Love of God

The poor » Exemplified » Prophet's widow

The poor » Exemplified » gideon

The poor » The wicked » Grind the faces of

The poor » Should » Commit themselves to God

The poor » Give to » Without ostentation

The poor » Wrong not, in judgment

The poor » Christ delivers

The poor » The wicked » Despise the counsel of

The poor » The wicked » Persecute

The poor » The wicked » Defraud

The poor » God » Is the refuge of

The poor » God » Forgets not

The poor » Promises to » Heavenly inheritance

The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Boaz

The poor » The wicked » Care not for

The poor » The wicked » Tread down

The poor » Care for » Is a fruit of repentance

The poor » Should » When converted, rejoice in their exaltation

James 1:9

Let him that is poor triumph in the advantages of being a christian.

The poor » May be » Rich in faith

The poor » God » Regards, equally with the rich

The poor » Guilt of defrauding

The poor » Christ preached to

The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Peter and john

Acts 3:6

then Peter said, silver and gold have I none; but such as I have I give thee: in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, rise up and walk.

The poor » Exemplified » Ruth

The poor » Promises to » To the poor

The poor » The wicked » Crush

The poor » The wicked » Sell

The poor » Should » Hope in God

Protection » Is afforded to » The poor

Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged

Trespass offering » Consisted of » The poor » Meat offering

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Mark 12:44

for all the rest contributed out of their superfluous substance; but she has contributed what she wanted for her bare subsistence.

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