TOPICAL BIBLE
Beneficence
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Isaiah 58:7Isn’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?Isaiah 58:10and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.Isaiah 58:11The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.Matthew 5:42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.Matthew 19:21Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”Matthew 25:35For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,Matthew 25:36I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’Matthew 25:37Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink?Matthew 25:38When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You?Matthew 25:39When did we see You sick or in prison and visit You?’Matthew 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.’Matthew 25:41Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.Matthew 25:42For I was hungry and you gave Me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me nothing to drink,Matthew 25:43I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, I was naked and you did not clothe Me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after Me.’Matthew 25:44And they too will reply, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’Matthew 25:45Then the King will answer, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for Me.’Mark 9:41Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.Mark 10:21Jesus looked at him, loved him, and said to him, “There is one thing you lack: Go, sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”Luke 3:11John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”Luke 10:33But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion.Luke 10:34He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.Luke 10:35The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Take care of him,’ he said, ‘and on my return I will repay you for any additional expense.’Luke 11:41But give as alms the things that are within you, and behold, everything will be clean for you.Luke 19:8But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.”Acts 2:44All the believers were together and had everything in common.Acts 2:45Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.Acts 2:46With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,Acts 4:32The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.Acts 4:33With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all.Acts 4:34There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales,Acts 4:35and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.Acts 4:36Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),Acts 4:37sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.Acts 6:1In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.Acts 6:2So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables.Acts 6:3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to themActs 6:4and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”Acts 10:2He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.Acts 10:4Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.Acts 11:29So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.Acts 11:30This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.Romans 15:25Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.Romans 15:26For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.Romans 15:27They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.1 Corinthians 13:3If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing.1 Corinthians 16:1Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:1 Corinthians 16:2On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.1 Corinthians 16:3Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.2 Corinthians 8:1Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.2 Corinthians 8:2In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.2 Corinthians 8:3For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,2 Corinthians 8:4they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.2 Corinthians 8:5And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, through the will of God.2 Corinthians 8:6So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.2 Corinthians 8:7But 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 Corinthians 8:8I am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the earnestness of others.2 Corinthians 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.2 Corinthians 8:10And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.2 Corinthians 8:11Now finish the work, so that you may complete it with the same eager desire, according to your means.2 Corinthians 8:12For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.