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)

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.
John 6:35· JesusPromise
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.

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."
Romans 12:20· PaulPromise

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