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In the New Testament (Luke 3:11; 14:13; Acts 6:1; Galatians 2:10; James 2:15,16 ) we have similar injunctions given with reference to the poor. Begging was not common under the Old Testament, while it was so in the New Testament times (Luke 16:20,21 , etc.). But begging in the case of those who are able to work is forbidden, and all such are enjoined to "work with their own hands" as a Christian duty (1 Thessalonians 4:11; 2 th 3:7-13; Ephesians 4:28 ). This word is used figuratively in Matthew 5:3; Luke 6:20; 2 co 8:9; Revelation 3:17 .
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Poor'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​p/poor.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Poor'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​p/poor.html. 1897.