“Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will not be hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”
What Does the Bible Say About Feeding the Hungry?
The Bible addresses feeding the hungry across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
3 verses·2 eras·2 promises
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“She brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.”
— Luke 2:7· Luke
Early Church (~50 AD)
“Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head."”
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