Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning

Scripture references

Deu 15:7–18 If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in
Lev 25:35–43 Now if your countryman becomes destitute and cannot support himself
Psa 41:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for
Psa 112:9 He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures
Pro 3:27, 28 Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power
Pro 11:25 A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be
Pro 22:9 A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
Pro 25:21, 22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty,
Pro 28:27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes
Isa 58:6, 7, 10, 11 Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of
Eze 18:5 Now suppose a man is righteous and does what is just and right:
Mat 5:42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants
Mat 19:21 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and
Mat 25:35–45 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and
Mar 9:41 Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name
Mar 10:21 Jesus looked at him, loved him, and said to him, “There is one thing you
Luk 3:11 John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none,
Luk 11:41 But give as alms the things that are within you, and you will see that
Act 6:1–4 In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian
Act 11:29, 30 So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send
Rom 15:25–27 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. /
1Co 13:3 If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body,
1Co 16:1–3 Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the
2Co 8:1–15, 24 Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has
2Co 9:1–15 Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to
Gal 2:10 They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
Php 4:10–18 Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your
1Ti 5:8, 16 If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own
1Ti 6:18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and
Heb 6:10 For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have
Heb 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such
Jam 2:15, 16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If
1 Joh 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but