Quotes about Poor
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
— Matthew 5:3
This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”
— Matthew 26:9
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,
— Luke 4:18
Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
— Luke 6:20
The servant returned and reported all this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’
— Luke 14:21
“Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?”
— John 12:5
Since 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.
— John 13:29
Cornelius 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 10:4
and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been remembered before God.
— Acts 10:31
sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
— 2 Corinthians 6:10
As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
— 2 Corinthians 9:9
Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
— James 2:5