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Luke 3:11

John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”

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ASV

And he answered and said unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath food, let him do likewise.

KJV

He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.

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18 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ἀποκριθεὶςapokritheisAnsweringG611 →
δὲdenowG1161 →
ἔλεγενelegenhe was sayingG3004 →
αὐτοῖς·autoisto them;G846 →
ὁhoThe [one]G3588 →
ἔχωνechōnhavingG2192 →
δύοduotwoG1417 →
χιτῶναςchitōnastunicsG5509 →
μεταδότωmetadotōhe should impartG3330 →
τῷtōto the [one]G3588 →
μὴmēnoneG3361 →
ἔχοντιechontihavingG2192 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
ὁhothe [one]G3588 →
ἔχωνechōnhavingG2192 →
βρώματαbrōmatafoodG1033 →
ὁμοίωςhomoiōslikewiseG3668 →
ποιείτω.¶poieitōhe should do.G4160 →

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Isaiah 58:7–11Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?Isaiah 58:7Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?1 John 3:17If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?James 2:15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.1 Timothy 6:18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,Luke 18:22On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”1 John 4:20If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.James 1:27Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.James 2:15–26Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.Matthew 25:40And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’Daniel 4:27Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”Luke 11:41But give as alms the things that are within you, and you will see that everything is clean for you.Matthew 25:36I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’Matthew 10:10Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.Luke 19:8But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.”Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.2 Corinthians 8:3–14For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,Acts 10:4Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.

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