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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.
- 11 KJV
The poor you will always have with you, but you will not...
- 11 ESV
For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not...
- 11 NASB
For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not...
- 11 NLT
For you always have the poor with you; but you don't always...
- 11 NIV
For you always have the poor with you; but you don't always...
- Parallel Commentaries
For ye have the poor ... - Mark adds, "Whensoever ye will,...
- Matthew 18
It has been questioned how angels can be said to succour us...
- Judas Bargains to Betray Him
Verses 14-16. - Compact of Judas with the Jewish authorities...
- 11 KJV
Jun 29, 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.
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...
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.
Jan 4, 2022 · Jesus said the poor will always be with us (Matthew 26:11). There is no shame in being poor. Our attitude should be that of the writer in Proverbs who said, “Give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread” (Proverbs 30:8).
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8 You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.” 9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.
