The words of Jesus
What Did Jesus Say About the Poor?
Jesus came with good news for the poor and had a tender heart for the overlooked. Here is what He said about them.
“Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.”
Jesus, in Luke 6:20, King James Version
The kingdom belongs to those the world passes by.
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor.”
Jesus, in Luke 4:18, King James Version
Reaching the poor was at the heart of His mission.
“Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
Jesus, in Matthew 25:40, King James Version
He receives our kindness to the poor as kindness to Himself.
“When thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind.”
Jesus, in Luke 14:13, King James Version
His welcome reaches those who can never repay.
“Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old.”
Jesus, in Luke 12:33, King James Version
Generosity to the poor stores up lasting treasure.
Come to Him
Jesus, though rich, became poor for our sake. He stands with the overlooked, and He is found among them when we go to serve.
His words were always meant to lead you to Himself. You can begin with Jesus here, ask someone to pray with you, or read His words in the Bible.