Bible Verses About Helping Others

"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."

"Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."

"But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."

"He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again."

"If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?"

"But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth."

"Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again."

"I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive."

"Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow."

"Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

What does the Bible say about helping others?

Helping others is not optional for the Christian — it is central to the faith. Jesus said that whatever we do for the least of these, we do for Him. Key King James Version passages include Matthew 25:40, Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 13:16. This page collects 10 KJV verses about helping others, each quoted in full.

Why does God want us to help others?

Helping others reflects God's own character of compassion and generosity. Jesus modeled servant leadership and taught that serving others is the same as serving Him (Matthew 25:40). It's the practical expression of loving your neighbor.

How can I help others when I'm struggling myself?

Even small acts of kindness count. Sometimes the most powerful help comes from those who understand struggle firsthand. God often uses our weakness as the platform for His strength (2 Corinthians 12:9).