Matthew 25:35 Cross References
Matthew 25:35
35: For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home.
1 John 3:16
- We know what real love is because Christ gave up his life for us. And so we also ought to give up our lives for our Christian brothers and sisters.
- But if anyone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need and refuses to help--how can God's love be in that person?
- Dear children, let us stop just saying we love each other; let us really show it by our actions.
- It is by our actions that we know we are living in the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before the Lord,
Ezekiel 18:7
- Suppose he is a merciful creditor, not keeping the items given in pledge by poor debtors, and does not rob the poor but instead gives food to the hungry and provides clothes for people in need.
James 2:15
- Suppose you see a brother or sister who needs food or clothing,
- and you say, "Well, good-bye and God bless you; stay warm and eat well"--but then you don't give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?
Ezekiel 18:16
- and does not exploit the poor, but instead is fair to debtors and does not rob them. And suppose this son feeds the hungry, provides clothes for the needy,
Deuteronomy 15:7
- "But if there are any poor people in your towns when you arrive in the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tightfisted toward them.
- Instead, be generous and lend them whatever they need.
- Do not be mean-spirited and refuse someone a loan because the year of release is close at hand. If you refuse to make the loan and the needy person cries out to the LORD, you will be considered guilty of sin.
- Give freely without begrudging it, and the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do.
- There will always be some among you who are poor. That is why I am commanding you to share your resources freely with the poor and with other Israelites in need.
Hebrews 13:1
- Continue to love each other with true Christian love.
- Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!
- Don't forget about those in prison. Suffer with them as though you were there yourself. Share the sorrow of those being mistreated, as though you feel their pain in your own bodies.
Hebrews 13:16
- Don't forget to do good and to share what you have with those in need, for such sacrifices are very pleasing to God.
James 1:27
- Pure and lasting religion in the sight of God our Father means that we must care for orphans and widows in their troubles, and refuse to let the world corrupt us.
1 Peter 4:9
- Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.
- God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God's generosity can flow through you.
Romans 12:13
- When God's children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.
Job 31:32
- I have never turned away a stranger but have opened my doors to everyone.
1 Timothy 6:17
- Tell those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which will soon be gone. But their trust should be in the living God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
- Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and should give generously to those in need, always being ready to share with others whatever God has given them.
- By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may take hold of real life.
Acts 9:36
- There was a believer in Joppa named Tabitha (which in Greek is Dorcas ). She was always doing kind things for others and helping the poor.
- About this time she became ill and died. Her friends prepared her for burial and laid her in an upstairs room.
- But they had heard that Peter was nearby at Lydda, so they sent two men to beg him, "Please come as soon as possible!"
- So Peter returned with them; and as soon as he arrived, they took him to the upstairs room. The room was filled with widows who were weeping and showing him the coats and other garments Dorcas had made for them.
Romans 16:23
- Gaius says hello to you. I am his guest, and the church meets here in his home. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you his greetings, and so does Quartus, a Christian brother.
Romans 12:20
- Instead, do what the Scriptures say: "If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink, and they will be ashamed of what they have done to you."
Acts 11:29
- So the believers in Antioch decided to send relief to the brothers and sisters in Judea, everyone giving as much as they could.
John 13:29
- Since Judas was their treasurer, some thought Jesus was telling him to go and pay for the food or to give some money to the poor.
Proverbs 11:24
- It is possible to give freely and become more wealthy, but those who are stingy will lose everything.
- The generous prosper and are satisfied; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
3 John 1:5
- Dear friend, you are doing a good work for God when you take care of the traveling teachers who are passing through, even though they are strangers to you.
- They have told the church here of your friendship and your loving deeds. You do well to send them on their way in a manner that pleases God.
- For they are traveling for the Lord and accept nothing from those who are not Christians.
- So we ourselves should support them so that we may become partners with them for the truth.
Luke 14:12
- Then he turned to his host. "When you put on a luncheon or a dinner," he said, "don't invite your friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbors. For they will repay you by inviting you back.
- Instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.
- Then at the resurrection of the godly, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you."
Job 29:13
- I helped those who had lost hope, and they blessed me. And I caused the widows' hearts to sing for joy.
- All I did was just and honest. Righteousness covered me like a robe, and I wore justice like a turban.
- I served as eyes for the blind and feet for the lame.
- I was a father to the poor and made sure that even strangers received a fair trial.
Luke 11:41
- So give to the needy what you greedily possess, and you will be clean all over.
Genesis 19:1
- That evening the two angels came to the entrance of the city of Sodom, and Lot was sitting there as they arrived. When he saw them, he stood up to meet them. Then he welcomed them and bowed low to the ground.
- "My lords," he said, "come to my home to wash your feet, and be my guests for the night. You may then get up in the morning as early as you like and be on your way again.Oh no," they said, "we'll just spend the night out here in the city square."
- But Lot insisted, so at last they went home with him. He set a great feast before them, complete with fresh bread made without yeast. After the meal,
Job 31:16
- "Have I refused to help the poor, or crushed the hopes of widows who looked to me for help?
- Have I been stingy with my food and refused to share it with hungry orphans?
- No, from childhood I have cared for orphans, and all my life I have cared for widows.
- Whenever I saw someone who was homeless and without clothes,
- did they not praise me for providing wool clothing to keep them warm?
Mark 14:7
- You will always have the poor among you, and you can help them whenever you want to. But I will not be here with you much longer.
Proverbs 22:9
- Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.
Isaiah 58:7
- I want you to share your food with the hungry and to welcome poor wanderers into your homes. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help.
- "If you do these things, your salvation will come like the dawn. Yes, your healing will come quickly. Your godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the LORD will protect you from behind.
- Then when you call, the LORD will answer. `Yes, I am here,' he will quickly reply. "Stop oppressing the helpless and stop making false accusations and spreading vicious rumors!
- Feed the hungry and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as day.
- The LORD will guide you continually, watering your life when you are dry and keeping you healthy, too. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.
Hebrews 6:10
- For God is not unfair. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other Christians, as you still do.
Daniel 4:27
- " `O King Nebuchadnezzar, please listen to me. Stop sinning and do what is right. Break from your wicked past by being merciful to the poor. Perhaps then you will continue to prosper.'
1 Timothy 5:10
- She must be well respected by everyone because of the good she has done. Has she brought up her children well? Has she been kind to strangers? Has she served other Christians humbly? Has she helped those who are in trouble? Has she always been ready to do good?
Matthew 10:40
- "Anyone who welcomes you is welcoming me, and anyone who welcomes me is welcoming the Father who sent me.
- If you welcome a prophet as one who speaks for God, you will receive the same reward a prophet gets. And if you welcome good and godly people because of their godliness, you will be given a reward like theirs.
- And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded."
Philemon 1:7
- I myself have gained much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because your kindness has so often refreshed the hearts of God's people.
Proverbs 14:31
- Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who help the poor honor him.
Proverbs 14:21
- It is sin to despise one's neighbors; blessed are those who help the poor.
Matthew 25:40
- And the King will tell them, 'I assure you, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!'
Proverbs 25:21
- If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink.
Ephesians 4:28
- If you are a thief, stop stealing. Begin using your hands for honest work, and then give generously to others in need.
2 Corinthians 8:1
- Now I want to tell you, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done for the churches in Macedonia.
- Though they have been going through much trouble and hard times, their wonderful joy and deep poverty have overflowed in rich generosity.
- For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford but far more. And they did it of their own free will.
- They begged us again and again for the gracious privilege of sharing in the gift for the Christians in Jerusalem.
Matthew 26:11
- You will always have the poor among you, but I will not be here with you much longer.
Acts 10:31
- He told me, 'Cornelius, your prayers have been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been noticed by God!
Acts 4:32
- All the believers were of one heart and mind, and they felt that what they owned was not their own; they shared everything they had.
2 Corinthians 8:7
- Since you excel in so many ways--you have so much faith, such gifted speakers, such knowledge, such enthusiasm, and such love for us--now I want you to excel also in this gracious ministry of giving.
- I am not saying you must do it, even though the other churches are eager to do it. This is one way to prove your love is real.
- You know how full of love and kindness our Lord Jesus Christ was. Though he was very rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.
Ecclesiastes 11:1
- Give generously, for your gifts will return to you later.
- Divide your gifts among many, for you do not know what risks might lie ahead.
Psalms 112:5
- All goes well for those who are generous, who lend freely and conduct their business fairly.
- Such people will not be overcome by evil circumstances. Those who are righteous will be long remembered.
- They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the LORD to care for them.
- They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.
- They give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will never be forgotten. They will have influence and honor.
Proverbs 19:17
- If you help the poor, you are lending to the LORD--and he will repay you!
2 Corinthians 9:7
- You must each make up your own mind as to how much you should give. Don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves the person who gives cheerfully.
- And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.
- As the Scriptures say, "Godly people give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will never be forgotten."
- For God is the one who gives seed to the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will give you many opportunities to do good, and he will produce a great harvest of generosity in you.
- Yes, you will be enriched so that you can give even more generously. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will break out in thanksgiving to God.
Micah 6:8
- No, O people, the LORD has already told you what is good, and this is what he requires: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
Acts 16:15
- She was baptized along with other members of her household, and she asked us to be her guests. "If you agree that I am faithful to the Lord," she said, "come and stay at my home." And she urged us until we did.
Matthew 25:42
- For I was hungry, and you didn't feed me. I was thirsty, and you didn't give me anything to drink.
- I was a stranger, and you didn't invite me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me no clothing. I was sick and in prison, and you didn't visit me.'
Proverbs 3:9
- Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the best part of everything your land produces.
- Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with the finest wine.
Genesis 18:2
- he suddenly noticed three men standing nearby. He got up and ran to meet them, welcoming them by bowing low to the ground.
- "My lord," he said, "if it pleases you, stop here for a while.
- Rest in the shade of this tree while my servants get some water to wash your feet.
- Let me prepare some food to refresh you. Please stay awhile before continuing on your journey.All right," they said. "Do as you have said."
- So Abraham ran back to the tent and said to Sarah, "Quick! Get three measures of your best flour, and bake some bread."