Luke 11:41

But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.

Cross-references

Luke 18:22 Parallel

Luke 18:22 commands selling all and giving to poor for treasure in heaven — a direct parallel to Luke 11:41's almsgiving call.

Luke 16:9 Parallel

Luke 16:9 advises using worldly wealth to gain eternal dwellings, aligning with Luke 11:41's promise that almsgiving brings cleanness.

Luke 12:33 Parallel

Luke 12:33 expands on giving alms by instructing selling possessions and storing treasure in heaven — same charitable theme.

Luke 6:30 Parallel

Luke 6:30 instructs giving to everyone who begs — the same generous giving that Jesus ties to cleanliness in this verse.

Luke 3:11 Parallel

Luke 3:11 commands sharing tunics and food with the needy — a direct parallel to the almsgiving Jesus commands here.

Luke 19:8 Parallel

Luke 19:8 shows Zacchaeus giving half his goods to poor, exemplifying the repentant almsgiving Luke 11:41 urges.

Luke 14:12-14 specifies inviting the poor to feasts for blessing, reinforcing Luke 11:41's call to give alms without expecting return.

Luke 14:13 Related theme

Luke 14:13 extends the principle of giving: invite the poor to your feasts, not just alms. Both command care for the needy.

Acts 11:29 Parallel

Acts 11:29 describes the Antioch church sending relief to Judea—a corporate application of giving alms as commanded here.

Acts 9:36-39 introduces Dorcas, a disciple known for almsgiving and good works—a living example of this command.

Acts 10:31 Parallel

Acts 10:31 says Cornelius's alms are remembered before God, showing that giving alms is accepted by God—reinforcing the promise here.

1 John 3:17 Parallel

1 John 3:17 condemns withholding help from a needy brother, directly applying the principle of giving alms here.

Acts 24:17 Parallel

Acts 24:17 has Paul bringing alms to his nation—a personal example fulfilling the call to give alms.

2 Corinthians 8:7-9 urges generous giving and cites Christ's example—showing the heart motive behind almsgiving.

2 Corinthians 8:12 emphasizes readiness and acceptance according to what one has—echoing the inner willingness to give alms here.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 teaches cheerful giving and God's provision—expands on the blessings of almsgiving.

Ephesians 4:28 calls believers to work in order to share with the needy—a practical outworking of giving alms.

Titus 1:15 Parallel

In Titus 1:15, inner purity makes all things clean, reinforcing Jesus' teaching that almsgiving cleanses the giver.

Hebrews 13:16 commands doing good and sharing, directly echoing the call to give alms in this verse.

James 1:27 Parallel

James 1:27 defines pure religion as caring for orphans/widows, mirroring the link here between almsgiving and cleanliness.

James 2:14-16 insists faith must be accompanied by giving to the needy, reinforcing the call to almsgiving here.

Matthew 25:34-40 identifies caring for the needy as service to Christ himself—strongly echoes Luke's theme that almsgiving leads to divine approval.

Daniel 4:27 Parallel

Daniel 4:27 urges 'break off your sins by showing mercy to the oppressed'—directly linking almsgiving to repentance, much like Luke's cleansing result.

Isaiah 58:7-11 connects sharing bread with the needy to God's guidance and healing—strong parallel to Luke's promise that almsgiving makes all clean.

Proverbs 19:17 says giving to the poor is lending to the Lord, who repays—reinforcing the divine reward inherent in Luke's 'everything clean' promise.

Matthew 25:35 Related theme

Matthew 25:35 lists feeding the hungry and giving drink — concrete examples of the almsgiving that Luke says brings cleanliness.

Ezekiel 18:16 Related theme

Ezekiel 18:16 includes giving bread to the hungry and clothing the naked — the same almsgiving that Luke says brings cleanliness.

Matthew 6:2 Parallel

Matthew 6:2 warns against ostentatious almsgiving — complementing Luke's call to give from within with the right motive.

Acts 2:46 Related theme

Acts 2:46 depicts the early church living out Jesus' call to give generously, breaking bread with glad hearts.

Matthew 6:1-4 warns against practicing righteousness before others—complements Luke's focus on inner purity from giving, both addressing alms.

Hebrews 6:10 affirms that God remembers acts of charity and love, reinforcing the call to almsgiving here.

Psalm 112:9 Parallel

Psalm 112:9 praises the righteous who distribute freely to the poor—linking generosity to enduring righteousness, echoing the cleansing effect of almsgiving in Luke.

Deuteronomy 15:8-10 commands open-handed generosity to the poor, echoing Luke 11:41's principle of giving alms.

Proverbs 14:31 Related theme

Proverbs 14:31 teaches that showing mercy to the needy honors God—similar to Luke's idea that giving alms brings spiritual cleanness.

Psalm 41:1 Related theme

Psalm 41:1 blesses those who consider the poor, aligning with Luke 11:41's call to give alms and receive cleanness.