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What does the Bible say about giving to the poor?

12 verses about giving to the poor, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about giving to the poor

Proverbs 19:17 — He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 6 votes
Hebrews 13:16 — But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 5 votes
Deuteronomy 15:7 — If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: 3 votes
Luke 6:38 — Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. 3 votes
Acts 20:35 — I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. 3 votes
Proverbs 22:9 — He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. 2 votes
Matthew 5:42 — Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. 2 votes
Matthew 19:21 — Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. 2 votes
Luke 3:11 — He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. 2 votes
Luke 12:33 — Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. 2 votes
Luke 21:1 — And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. 2 votes
2 Corinthians 9:7 — Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 votes

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Luke (4), Proverbs (2), Matthew (2), Deuteronomy (1), Acts (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Hebrews (1)

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