Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 15:11 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Deuteronomy 15:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 15 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.”
Deuteronomy 15:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 15:11
Moses states: 'For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.' The realistic acknowledgment that poverty won't be eradicated doesn't excuse indifference but intensifies obligation—ongoing need requires ongoing generosity. The command to 'open thine hand wide' suggests generous, unstinting giving, not grudging minimum. Jesus quotes this verse (Matthew 26:11), often misunderstood as justifying neglect of the poor. The point is the opposite—perpetual poverty demands per...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 15:11
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“and whenever you want to”
“For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.”
“but you don't always have me.,For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.,,,,,,,,”
“and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need [in that] which he wants.”
“The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.”
“but they had all things in common.”
“because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.”
“and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don't grow old”
“and don't turn away him who desires to borrow from you.”
“How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.”