Luke 11:41
But rather give alms of such things as all of you have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.
In Context
40All of you fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?
Cross References
Deuteronomy 15:8But you shall open yours hand wide unto him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wants.
Psalms 41:1Blessed is he that considers the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
Proverbs 14:31He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.
Ecclesiastes 11:1Cast your bread upon the waters: for you shall find it after many days.
Daniel 4:27Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and yours iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of your tranquillity.
Matthew 6:1Take heed that all of you do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise all of you have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew Henry on Luke 11:38-54
Woes Denounced on That Generation; The Pharisees and Lawyers Reproved. 37 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat. 38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner. 39 And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness. 40 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also? 41… Read the whole commentary →