Welfare

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: — read the full passage →

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

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.

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. — read the full passage →

Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:

And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest. — read the full passage →

Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. — read the full passage →

We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. — read the full passage →

What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? — read the full passage →

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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.

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.

The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, — read the full passage →

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

Therefore the princes said unto the king, We beseech thee, let this man be put to death: for thus he weakeneth the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words unto them: for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? — read the full passage →

And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday: — read the full passage →

And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. — read the full passage →

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.

Honour widows that are widows indeed. — read the full passage →

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.

Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem unto the residue of the elders which were carried away captives, and to the priests, and to the prophets, and to all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive from Jerusalem to Babylon;

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.

Thou shalt not steal.

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.

We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn.

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday:

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Then said the Lord unto me, Pray not for this people for their good.

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord.

That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; — read the full passage →

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

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:

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.