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Mark 14:7
- In Mark 14:7 (NIV) Jesus says: “The poor you will always have with you” (see also Matt. 26:11 and John 12:8).
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Jun 29, 2016 · Can poverty ever be overcome? At first glance, it appears Jesus didn’t think so. After all, He said, “The poor you will always have with you.” It’s right there in Scripture. John 12:8.
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.
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.
A: You’re probably thinking of Jesus’ words in John 12:8: “You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.”. His words were directed at Judas (who would soon betray Him), admonishing him because he was more interested in getting money for himself than in serving Jesus.
- 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.
Dec 8, 2023 · When Jesus says the poor will always be among you, he is not speaking to us but to them. And who are they? An audience of peasant disciples stuck under corrupt Roman and Jewish temple rule.
