Bible Cross References
And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not.
Deuteronomy 24:19-21
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"When you gather your crops and fail to bring in some of the grain that you have cut, do not go back for it; it is to be left for the foreigners, orphans, and widows, so that the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do.
20
When you have picked your olives once, do not go back and get those that are left; they are for the foreigners, orphans, and widows.
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When you have gathered your grapes once, do not go back over the vines a second time; the grapes that are left are for the foreigners, orphans, and widows.
Psalm 112:9
He gives generously to the needy, and his kindness never fails; he will be powerful and respected.
Proverbs 19:17
When you give to the poor, it is like lending to the LORD, and the LORD will pay you back.
Matthew 25:40
The King will reply, 'I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these followers of mine, you did it for me!'
Romans 12:13
Share your belongings with your needy fellow Christians, and open your homes to strangers.
2 Corinthians 8:5-11
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It was more than we could have hoped for! First they gave themselves to the Lord; and then, by God's will they gave themselves to us as well.
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So we urged Titus, who began this work, to continue it and help you complete this special service of love.
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You are so rich in all you have: in faith, speech, and knowledge, in your eagerness to help and in your love for us. And so we want you to be generous also in this service of love.
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I am not laying down any rules. But by showing how eager others are to help, I am trying to find out how real your own love is.
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You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ; rich as he was, he made himself poor for your sake, in order to make you rich by means of his poverty.
10
My opinion is that it is better for you to finish now what you began last year. You were the first, not only to act, but also to be willing to act.
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On with it, then, and finish the job! Be as eager to finish it as you were to plan it, and do it with what you now have.
Philemon 1:7
Your love, dear brother, has brought me great joy and much encouragement! You have cheered the hearts of all of God's people.
Hebrews 6:10
God is not unfair. He will not forget the work you did or the love you showed for him in the help you gave and are still giving to other Christians.
1 John 3:17
If we are rich and see others in need, yet close our hearts against them, how can we claim that we love God?
1 John 3:18
My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.