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.36 I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’

37 "Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink?38 Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing?39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’

40 "And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters,*you were doing it to me!’

42 Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow.

16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

38 Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.*"

10 The crowds asked, "What should we do?"

11 John replied, "If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry."

33 "Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it.34 Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.

12 This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.

13 There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

35 And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’"

36 When he had finished speaking, he knelt and prayed with them. 37 They all cried as they embraced and kissed him good-bye. 38 They were sad most of all because he had said that they would never see him again. Then they escorted him down to the ship.

13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

1 We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves.

2 Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.

28 If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need.

4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.

14 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, "Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well"—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?

17 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.

17 If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister* in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?

17 If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord—

and he will repay you!

11 There will always be some in the land who are poor. That is why I am commanding you to share freely with the poor and with other Israelites in need.