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Psalm 41:1
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Psalm 41:1
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Psalm 41
For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1 Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor!
The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble.
Psalm 41:1
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Psalm 41:1
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Psalm 41[a]
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
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- Psalm 41:1 In Hebrew texts 41:1-13 is numbered 41:2-14.
Proverbs 19:17
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Proverbs 19:17
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17 If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord—
and he will repay you!
Proverbs 19:17
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Proverbs 19:17
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Proverbs 14:21
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Proverbs 14:21
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21 It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor;
blessed are those who help the poor.
Proverbs 14:21
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Proverbs 14:21
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2 Corinthians 9:8-14
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2 Corinthians 9:8-14
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8 And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 9 As the Scriptures say,
“They share freely and give generously to the poor.
Their good deeds will be remembered forever.”[a]
10 For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity[b] in you.
11 Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God. 12 So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem[c] will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.
13 As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ. 14 And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you.
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2 Corinthians 9:8-14
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2 Corinthians 9:8-14
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8 And God is able(A) to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need,(B) you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written:
10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food(E) will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.(F) 11 You will be enriched(G) in every way so that you can be generous(H) on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.(I)
12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs(J) of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.(K) 13 Because of the service(L) by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God(M) for the obedience that accompanies your confession(N) of the gospel of Christ,(O) and for your generosity(P) in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.
Footnotes
- 2 Corinthians 9:9 Psalm 112:9
Acts 20:35
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Acts 20:35
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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.’”
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Acts 20:35
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Acts 20:35
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35 In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
Matthew 25:34-39
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Matthew 25:34-39
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34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. 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?’
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Matthew 25:34-39
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Matthew 25:34-39
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34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom(A) prepared for you since the creation of the world.(B) 35 For 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 invited me in,(C) 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me,(D) I was sick and you looked after me,(E) I was in prison and you came to visit me.’(F)
37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
Psalm 37:39-40
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Psalm 37:39-40
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39 The Lord rescues the godly;
he is their fortress in times of trouble.
40 The Lord helps them,
rescuing them from the wicked.
He saves them,
and they find shelter in him.
James 2:13
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James 2:13
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13 There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.
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James 2:13
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James 2:13
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13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.(A) Mercy triumphs over judgment.
Hebrews 6:10
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Hebrews 6:10
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10 For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers,[a] as you still do.
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- 6:10 Greek for God’s holy people.
Hebrews 6:10
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Hebrews 6:10
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10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.(A)
Psalm 37:19
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Psalm 37:19
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19 They will not be disgraced in hard times;
even in famine they will have more than enough.
Psalm 37:19
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Psalm 37:19
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19 In times of disaster they will not wither;
in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.
Psalm 112:9
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Psalm 112:9
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9 They share freely and give generously to those in need.
Their good deeds will be remembered forever.
They will have influence and honor.
Psalm 112:9
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Psalm 112:9
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Isaiah 58:7-11
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Isaiah 58:7-11
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7 Share your food with the hungry,
and give shelter to the homeless.
Give clothes to those who need them,
and do not hide from relatives who need your help.
8 “Then your salvation will come like the dawn,
and your wounds will quickly heal.
Your godliness will lead you forward,
and the glory of the Lord will protect you from behind.
9 Then when you call, the Lord will answer.
‘Yes, I am here,’ he will quickly reply.
“Remove the heavy yoke of oppression.
Stop pointing your finger and spreading vicious rumors!
10 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 noon.
11 The Lord will guide you continually,
giving you water when you are dry
and restoring your strength.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like an ever-flowing spring.
Isaiah 58:7-11
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Isaiah 58:7-11
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7 Is it not to share your food with the hungry(A)
and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter(B)—
when you see the naked, to clothe(C) them,
and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?(D)
8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn,(E)
and your healing(F) will quickly appear;
then your righteousness[a](G) will go before you,
and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.(H)
9 Then you will call,(I) and the Lord will answer;(J)
you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.
“If you do away with the yoke of oppression,
with the pointing finger(K) and malicious talk,(L)
10 and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry
and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,(M)
then your light(N) will rise in the darkness,
and your night will become like the noonday.(O)
11 The Lord will guide(P) you always;
he will satisfy your needs(Q) in a sun-scorched land(R)
and will strengthen(S) your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,(T)
like a spring(U) whose waters never fail.
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- Isaiah 58:8 Or your righteous One
Mark 14:7
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Mark 14:7
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7 You will always have the poor among you, and you can help them whenever you want to. But you will not always have me.
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Mark 14:7
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Mark 14:7
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7 The poor you will always have with you,[a] and you can help them any time you want.(A) But you will not always have me.
Footnotes
- Mark 14:7 See Deut. 15:11.
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