Bible Verses About Duty Toward The Afflicted

A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.

I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of the mourners.

if I have seen one perish for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a cloak,

if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep,

Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.

Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,

lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice.

and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.

So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.

Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.

Therefore encourage one another with these words.

and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.

Pure 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.

Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.

And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.