New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about helping others

Noticing a classmate struggling to carry a heavy load or sharing your lunch with someone who forgot theirs are small acts that completely change the vibe of a room. Reviewing verses about helping others demonstrates that looking out for people in need is one of the highest callings you can live out every single day. Real care isn't just about throwing out nice words from a distance: it involves rolling up your sleeves to actually fix a problem or ease someone's burden. Scripture points out that when you pitch in to support the weak or feed the hungry, you are essentially treating God Himself with that same love and generosity. Making a habit of putting other people's needs ahead of your own crushes selfishness and builds a rock-solid community where nobody suffers alone. Choosing to be the one who steps up when everyone else just watches turns out to be the ultimate way to leave a positive mark on the world.

Don't hold back good from those who are worthy of it. Don't hold it back when you can help.
Proverbs 3:27

Suppose you have something to give. Don't say to your neighbor, "Come back later. I'll give it to you tomorrow."
Proverbs 3:28

Some give freely but get even richer. Others don't give what they should but get even poorer.
Proverbs 11:24

Anyone who gives a lot will succeed. Anyone who renews others will be renewed.
Proverbs 11:25

Anyone who hates his neighbor commits sin. But blessed is the person who is kind to those in need.
Proverbs 14:21

Anyone who crushes poor people makes fun of their Maker. But anyone who is kind to those in need honors God.
Proverbs 14:31

Anyone who is kind to poor people lends to the Lord. God will reward him for what he has done.
Proverbs 19:17

If you refuse to listen to the cries of poor people, you too will cry out and not be answered.
Proverbs 21:13

Anyone who gives freely will be blessed. That's because he shares his food with those who are poor.
Proverbs 22:9

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
Proverbs 25:21

By doing those things, you will pile up burning coals on his head. And the Lord will reward you.
Proverbs 25:22

Learn to do what is right! Treat people fairly. Give hope to those who are beaten down. Cheer them up. Stand up in court for children whose fathers have died. And do the same thing for widows.
Isaiah 1:17

Share your food with hungry people. Provide homeless people with a place to stay. Give naked people clothes to wear. Provide for the needs of your own family.
Isaiah 58:7

Work hard to feed hungry people. Satisfy the needs of those who are crushed. Then my blessing will light up your darkness. And the night of your suffering will become as bright as the noonday sun.
Isaiah 58:10

He rules over all. He says to his people, "Treat everyone fairly. Show faithful love and tender concern to one another.
Zechariah 7:9

Do not take advantage of widows. Do not mistreat children whose fathers have died. Do not crush strangers or poor people. Do not make evil plans against one another."
Zechariah 7:10

"Give to the one who asks you for something. Don't turn away from the one who wants to borrow something from you.
Matthew 5:42

Suppose someone gives even a cup of cold water to a little one who follows me. What I'm about to tell you is true. That one will certainly be rewarded."
Matthew 10:42

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.
Matthew 25:35

I needed clothes. And you gave them to me. I was sick. And you took care of me. I was in prison. And you came to visit me.'
Matthew 25:36

"The King will reply, 'What I'm about to tell you is true. Anything you did for one of the least important of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Matthew 25:40

"But love your enemies. Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will receive a lot in return. And you will be sons of the Most High God. He is kind to people who are evil and are not thankful.
Luke 6:35

Give, and it will be given to you. A good amount will be poured into your lap. It will be pressed down, shaken together, and running over. The same amount you give will be measured out to you."
Luke 6:38

But a Samaritan came to the place where the man was. When he saw the man, he felt sorry for him.
Luke 10:33

"Which of the three do you think was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by robbers?"
Luke 10:36

The authority on the law replied, "The one who felt sorry for him." Jesus told him, "Go and do as he did."
Luke 10:37

Give to poor people what is inside the dish. Then everything will be clean for you.
Luke 11:41

"But when you give a big dinner, invite those who are poor. Also invite those who can't walk, the disabled and the blind.
Luke 14:13

Then you will be blessed. Your guests can't pay you back. But you will be paid back when those who are right with God rise from the dead."
Luke 14:14

In everything I did, I showed you that we must work hard and help the weak. We must remember the words of the Lord Jesus. He said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "
Acts 20:35

Share with God's people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes.
Romans 12:13

We who have strong faith should help the weak with their problems. We should not please only ourselves.
Romans 15:1

Carry each other's heavy loads. If you do, you will give the law of Christ its full meaning.
Galatians 6:2

So when we can do good to everyone, let us do it. Let us make a special point of doing good to those who belong to the family of believers.
Galatians 6:10

Those who have been stealing must never steal again. Instead, they must work. They must do something useful with their own hands. Then they will have something to give to people in need.
Ephesians 4:28

None of you should look out just for your own good. You should also look out for the good of others.
Philippians 2:4

Brothers and sisters, we are asking you to warn those who don't want to work. Cheer up those who are shy. Help those who are weak. Put up with everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:14

Command the rich to do what is good. Tell them to be rich in doing good things. They must give freely. They must be willing to share.
1 Timothy 6:18

Don't forget to do good. Don't forget to share with others. God is pleased with those kinds of offerings.
Hebrews 13:16

Here are the kinds of beliefs that God our Father accepts as pure and without fault. When widows and children who have no parents are in trouble, take care of them. And keep yourselves from being polluted by the world.
James 1:27

Suppose a brother or sister has no clothes or food.
James 2:15

Suppose one of you says to them, "Go. I hope everything turns out fine for you. Keep warm. Eat well." And you do nothing about what they really need. Then what good have you done?
James 2:16

Suppose someone sees a brother or sister in need and is able to help them. If he doesn't take pity on them, how can the love of God be in him?
1 John 3:17

Dear children, don't just talk about love. Put your love into action. Then it will truly be love.
1 John 3:18

New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about helping others

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