Luke 11:41
But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and behold, all things are clean to you.
Webster Bible
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
40Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without, make that which is within also?
Cross References
Deuteronomy 15:8But thou shalt open thy hand wide to him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.
Psalms 41:1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in the time of trouble.
Proverbs 14:31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor.
Ecclesiastes 11:1Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
Daniel 4:27Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thy iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Matthew 6:1Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen by them: otherwise ye have no reward from your Father who 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 →