Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Helping Others?
18 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Helping Others in the Bible
What does the Bible say about helping others? Browse 19 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Helping Others
- 1Deuteronomy 15:11
“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.”
KJV - 2Proverbs 3:27
“Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. them: Heb. the owners thereof”
KJV - 3Proverbs 19:17
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which: or, his deed”
KJV - 4Proverbs 22:9
“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. He that: Heb. Good of eye”
KJV - 5Matthew 5:16
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
KJV - 6Matthew 5:42
“Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.”
KJV - 7Matthew 25:35
“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”
KJV - 8
- 9Luke 6:38
“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”
KJV - 10
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Helping Others? (4 Verses)
“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.”
“Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. them: Heb. the owners thereof”
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which: or, his deed”
“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. He that: Heb. Good of eye”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Helping Others? (14 Verses)
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
“Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.”
“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”
“And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?”
“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”
“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”
“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.”
“We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”
“Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”
“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”
“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
“What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Helping Others
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about helping others. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about helping others and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about helping others is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on helping others needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about helping others with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about helping others, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Helping Others?
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