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The existence of poor gives scope for the exercise of the graces of charity, benevolence, and self-denial; and such opportunities will never be wanting while the world lasts. Me ye have not always; i.e. in bodily presence. When he speaks of being with his Church always to the end, he is speaking of his Divine presence.
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11 KJV - Matthew 26:11 The poor you will always have with...
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11 ESV - Matthew 26:11 The poor you will always have with...
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11 NASB - Matthew 26:11 The poor you will always have with...
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11 NLT - Matthew 26:11 The poor you will always have with...
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11 NIV - Matthew 26:11 The poor you will always have with...
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Verse 11. - Ye have the poor always with you. St. Mark adds,...
- Matthew 18
Verse 10. - From this verse to the end of the chapter we...
- Judas Bargains to Betray Him
Verses 14-16. - Compact of Judas with the Jewish authorities...
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Jun 29, 2016 · For the poor you will always have with you in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’ (Deuteronomy 15:7-11)
Mar 26, 2020 · When Jesus said, “The poor you will always have with you,” did He mean that His followers shouldn’t care about the poor? Was he saying that attempting to resolve extreme poverty is useless? Looking at this passage carefully, in context, reveals a few insights.
- Where Does Jesus Say this?
- 3 Common Misinterpretations
- Jesus’ Words in Context
- Conclusion
According to both Matthew 26:11 and Mark 14:7, the disciples as a group felt anger at Mary’s wasteful use of her precious perfume. But John 12:6 singles out Judas Iscariot as the driving force behind the disciples’ indignation, because: “he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it.” In fact, fol...
With the context of Jesus’ words in mind, we must address three common misinterpretations of Matthew 26:11.
Throughout the Torah, God commanded His people to reflect His character as a faithful providerby sharing with the poor. For example, Leviticus 23:22 says, “And when you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up to its edge, nor shall you gather the gleanings after your harvest. You shall leave them for the poor and for t...
Back to the scene in Bethany, which means “house of misery,” we see Jesus sharing a meal at the home of Simon, a former leper and outcast. At that time, lepers couldn’t work, couldn’t worship at the temple, and couldn’t even touch another human being. They endured life as economic, cultural, and relational paupers. And it was to these that Jesus ca...
Oct 22, 2015 · In the passage where Jesus says “the poor are with you always,” Jesus is criticizing the disciples with this echo of Deuteronomy 15:11, where it is established that poverty is the result of society’s disobedience to God and of following the laws and commandments of empire.
Jun 23, 2016 · It just so happens that in saying "The poor you will always have with you," Jesus was quoting another well-known Biblical phrase - from a well-known passage of the Jewish Torah. Everyone hearing him back then would have caught his drift.
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Jul 15, 2016 · When Jesus tells His disciples “The poor you will always have with you,” it may seem like He is telling His disciples that caring for those in need is a secondary concern. Some may use this passage as justification for tight-fistedness, but Jesus’ message is actually the opposite.
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