Luke 3:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.””
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“John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And he answered and said unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath food, let him do likewise.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and he answering saith to them, `He having two coats--let him impart to him having none, and he having victuals--in like manner let him do.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 3:11 — 18 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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?
- Daniel 4:27Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”
- 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.’
- Mark 14:5It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.
- Luke 11:41But give as alms the things that are within you, and you will see that everything is clean for you.
- Luke 18:22On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
- 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.”
- John 13:29Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.
- 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 10:31and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been remembered before God.
- 2 Corinthians 8:3For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,
- 1 Timothy 6:18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
- Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
- James 1:27Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
- James 2:15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
- 1 John 3:17If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
- 1 John 4:20If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
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