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1 Timothy 6:17
- 1 Timothy 6:17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. Bible > 1 Timothy > Chapter 6 > Verse 17 eBibles • Free Downloads • Audio ◄ 1 Timothy 6:17 ► Audio Crossref Comment Greek Verse (Click for Chapter)
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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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The poor you will always have with you, but you will not...
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For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not...
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For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not...
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For you always have the poor with you; but you don't always...
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For you always have the poor with you; but you don't always...
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For ye have the poor ... - Mark adds, "Whensoever ye will,...
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Matthew 26:11-13. King James Version. 11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always. 12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.
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.
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) So, reading Jesus’ words in their original context you can see that His words were meant to spur generosity towards the poor.
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.
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.
Apr 26, 2017 · When Jesus says, “You always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me,” he is doing more than reminding his followers of the Deuteronomic Code and God’s admonition to forgive debts, release slaves, and be generous with one’s possessions.