21 Bible Verses about The poor
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for you are sensible of the beneficence of our Lord Jesus Christ; powerful as he was, for your sake he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.
the poor you have always with you, and you may relieve them whenever you please: but me you will not always have.
Blessed are they, that are of an humble spirit, for of such is the kingdom of the Messias.
for all the rest contributed out of their superfluous substance; but she has contributed what she wanted for her bare subsistence.
and there came a certain poor widow, who threw in two mites, to the value of a farthing.
this he said, not out of any concern for the poor; but because being purse-bearer he used to pilfer what was in bank.
for I was prest with hunger, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
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Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » The poor
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » The poor
Contempt » Forbidden towards » The poor
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
"the spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
the blind recover their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
Injustice » Specially to be avoided towards » The poor
The poor » Divine care for
at length the beggar died: and was conveyed by the angels to Abraham's bower. the rich man died too, and was buried.
The poor » Promises to » Divine protection
The poor » Despised
but you, who despise the poor, are not you oppress'd by the rich? is it not they who drag you to their tribunals?
The poor » Justice to, encouraged
The poor » They who in faith believe » Are blessed
my constant example has shown you that the disabled should be assisted by your labours, remembring the words of the Lord Jesus, who said, "it is a greater happiness to give than to receive."
The poor » Give to » Liberally
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
for what a man gives with a ready mind, according to his abilities, is well received; but not when he goes beyond his circumstances.
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,
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
as it is written, " he hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his liberality remaineth for ever."
The poor » Punishment for » Oppressing
The poor » Do justice to
The poor » Give to » Cheerfully
for what a man gives with a ready mind, according to his abilities, is well received; but not when he goes beyond his circumstances.
let every man give as he is disposed in his own mind, without any regret or reluctance: for God loves a cheerful benefactor.
The poor » Give to » Not grudgingly
let every man give as he is disposed in his own mind, without any regret or reluctance: for God loves a cheerful benefactor.
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
for those of Macedonia and Achaia, have thought fit to make a contribution for the poor converts at Jerusalem.
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
and there came a certain poor widow, who threw in two mites, to the value of a farthing.
for the execution of this charitable office, does not only supply the necessities of the converts, but by the thanksgivings of many redounds also to the glory of God.
The poor » Relieve
Jesus said, if thou wilt be perfect, go sell your estate, give the value to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: then come and follow me.
The poor » They who in faith believe » Have promises
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
therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good offices to all men, especially to the family of believers.
The poor » Despise not
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
At Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, that is in Greek, Dorcas: this woman was very active in all the offices of benevolence and charity.
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
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
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
but don't forget to be beneficent to the community; for such sacrifice is acceptable to God.
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Church at antioch
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
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
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
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
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
Jesus replyed, the foxes have kennels, and the birds of the air have nests; but the son of man hath not where to lay his head.
The poor » Defend
The poor » Promises to » An overshadowing providence
The poor » Neglect towards, is » Inconsistent with » Love of God
he that possesses the enjoyments of life, and seeing his brother in want, has no compassion for him, how can he be said to have any divine love?
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
Take care not to perform any religious act in order to be observed by men: otherwise you will have no reward from your father who is in heaven.
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
consider, my dear brethren, has not God chose the poor of this world to be rich by faith, and to inherit the kingdom he has promised to those who love him?
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Boaz
The poor » The wicked » Care not for
this he said, not out of any concern for the poor; but because being purse-bearer he used to pilfer what was in bank.
The poor » The wicked » Tread down
The poor » Care for » Is a fruit of repentance
he answer'd them, let him that hath two coats give one to him that hath none; and let him that has plenty of provisions act in like manner.
The poor » Should » When converted, rejoice in their exaltation
The poor » May be » Rich in faith
consider, my dear brethren, has not God chose the poor of this world to be rich by faith, and to inherit the kingdom he has promised to those who love him?
The poor » God » Regards, equally with the rich
The poor » Guilt of defrauding
hark! what a noise there is of hire, of which you cheated the labourers, who gather'd in your harvest! the cries of the reapers have reach'd even the Lord of the celestial militia.
The poor » Christ preached to
"the spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Peter and john
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
Topics on The poor
Blessings Of The Poor
Mark 12:44for all the rest contributed out of their superfluous substance; but she has contributed what she wanted for her bare subsistence.
Feeding The Poor
Matthew 25:35for I was prest with hunger, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
Giving To The Poor
1 Corinthians 13:3and tho' I distribute my whole substance to the poor, and give my body to be burned, and have not social affection, it profits me nothing.
Helping The Poor
Acts 9:36At Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, that is in Greek, Dorcas: this woman was very active in all the offices of benevolence and charity.
Not Helping The Poor
John 12:6this he said, not out of any concern for the poor; but because being purse-bearer he used to pilfer what was in bank.
Plenty For The Poor
Luke 1:53the needy he has furnished with plentiful enjoyments, and the rich he has reduced to poverty.
Saints, Care For The Poor
2 Corinthians 9:9as it is written, " he hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his liberality remaineth for ever."
Those Helping The Poor
Luke 19:8but Zaccheus address'd himself to Jesus, and said, Lord, half my estate I give to the poor; and if I have wrong'd any man, I will give him four times the value.
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