“For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.” – Matthew 25:35
Bible Verses About Giving Food To Others
Exodus 16:15 – God provided manna for the Israelites in the wilderness as food from heaven.
“When the Israelites saw it, they said to each other, ‘What is it?’ For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, ‘It is the bread the LORD has given you to eat.’” – Exodus 16:15
Proverbs 22:9 – A generous person will be blessed for sharing their food with the poor.
“The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.” – Proverbs 22:9
Isaiah 58:10 – Helping the hungry is a way to shine light on our communities.
“And if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.” – Isaiah 58:10
Matthew 14:19 – Jesus multiplied the loaves and fish to feed the crowd.
“And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves.” – Matthew 14:19
Luke 3:11 – Sharing food with those in need is a sign of true repentance.
“John answered, ‘Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.’” – Luke 3:11
Acts 2:45 – The early Christians shared their possessions, providing for the needy.
“They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.” – Acts 2:45
Acts 20:35 – Remembering the words of Jesus that it is more blessed to give than to receive.
“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” – Acts 20:35
1 John 3:17 – We should help those in need with our resources.
“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?” – 1 John 3:17
Genesis 18:5 – Offering food to guests shows hospitality and love.
“And I will bring a piece of bread, that you may refresh yourselves. After that you may pass on, since you have come to your servant.'” – Genesis 18:5
Proverbs 25:21 – Showing kindness through food even to enemies is important.
“If your enemy is hungry, give him something to eat; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.” – Proverbs 25:21
Matthew 15:32 – Jesus had compassion on the crowd and fed them.
“Jesus called his disciples to him and said, ‘I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat.’” – Matthew 15:32
1 Timothy 6:18 – Giving to those in need is a way to do good and share.
“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” – 1 Timothy 6:18
Deuteronomy 15:11 – The poor will always be among us, and we should open our hands to them.
“There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be open-handed toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.” – Deuteronomy 15:11
1 Kings 17:9 – God commanded Elijah to feed a widow and her son, providing for them through his servant.
“‘Go at once to Zarephath in the region of Sidon and stay there. I have directed a widow there to supply you with food.’” – 1 Kings 17:9
Luke 14:13 – Invite the poor to your feast, showing hospitality and kindness.
“But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind.” – Luke 14:13
Matthew 6:21 – Where we invest our resources reflects our heart’s priorities.
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21
Zechariah 7:10 – God calls us to show kindness and mercy.
“Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other in your hearts.” – Zechariah 7:10
James 2:15-16 – Faith without action is dead; we need to help with both words and deeds.
“Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?” – James 2:15-16
Psalms 146:7 – The Lord defends the oppressed and gives food to the hungry.
“He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free.” – Psalms 146:7
Galatians 6:2 – We are to bear one another’s burdens, showing love through actions.
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2
Matthew 26:26 – Jesus provided bread as a symbol of spiritual nourishment.
“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, ‘Take and eat; this is my body.’” – Matthew 26:26
Mark 7:27 – Jesus emphasized that it is right to feed the children first before others.
“First let the children eat all they want,” he told her, “for it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” – Mark 7:27
Luke 12:33 – Selling possessions to give to the needy is highlighted as generosity.
“Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail.” – Luke 12:33
Romans 12:13 – We are called to share with the Lord’s people in need.
“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” – Romans 12:13
Proverbs 30:8 – Asking God to provide us with necessary food to sustain us.
“Give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.” – Proverbs 30:8
Hebrews 13:16 – Doing good and sharing with others is pleasing to God.
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” – Hebrews 13:16
Matthew 25:40 – Jesus associates food given to the least of these as gifts given to Him.
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” – Matthew 25:40
Proverbs 27:27 – Having enough and being able to share food with those in need.
“You will have plenty of goat’s milk to feed your family and to nourish your female servants.” – Proverbs 27:27
Luke 6:38 – Giving and sharing will produce a plentiful return.
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.” – Luke 6:38
1 Corinthians 10:31 – Whatever we do, including eating, should honor God.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
Final Thoughts
Giving food to others is a powerful expression of love and kindness that reflects the heart of Christ. The Bible teaches us that we should share our blessings and provide for those who are hungry. By doing this, we embody the love of God and fulfill His commandments. We see countless examples throughout scripture that highlight the importance of generosity and caring for others, especially those in need. Let’s continue to be mindful of our neighbors and actively seek ways to share our resources with those who require nourishment.
As we learn about giving and sharing, it is beneficial to explore other related topics in our faith like leading others to Christ or demonstrating love through actions. Each of these could inspire us to live out the teachings from the verses above.
Let’s remember that together, as a community of believers, we can make a difference in the lives of those around us.