Matthew 25:35

The King says they fed, gave drink to, and welcomed him when in need. Their faith showed itself in mercy toward the needy.

Cross-references · 40

• 1 Jn 3:16–19By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
• Jas 2:15–16Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
• Deut 15:7–11If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother.
• Ezek 18:16He does not oppress another, or retain a pledge, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.
• Ezek 18:7He does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.
• Heb 13:16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
• Jas 1:27Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
• Heb 13:1–3Continue in brotherly love.
• 1 Pet 4:9–10Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
• Rom 12:13Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
• Job 31:32but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler—
• 1 Tim 6:17–19Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.
• Rom 12:20On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
• Isa 58:7–11Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
• 3 Jn 1:5–8Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you.
• Job 29:13–16The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
• Job 31:16–21If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail,
• Heb 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
• Acts 9:36–39In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
• Rom 16:23Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.
• Prov 22:9A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
• 2 Cor 8:7–9But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
• 2 Cor 9:7–14Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
• Eph 4:28He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
• Phlm 1:7I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
• 1 Tim 5:10and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
• Acts 10:31and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been remembered before God.
• Mark 14:7The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me.
• Matt 26:11The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.
• Acts 11:29So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
• Matt 25:40And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
• Gen 19:1–3Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown,
• 2 Cor 8:1–4Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
• Prov 3:9–10Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest;
• Prov 14:21He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
• Matt 25:42–43For I was hungry and you gave Me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me nothing to drink,
• Luke 11:41But give as alms the things that are within you, and you will see that everything is clean for you.
• Ps 112:5–10It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
• John 13:29Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.
• Prov 19:17Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

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