Matthew 28:20 promises Christ's spiritual presence always — in contrast to the temporary physical presence in Matthew 26:11.

Matthew 25:35 commands caring for the needy — directly connecting to the first half of this verse about always having the poor to serve.

Deuteronomy 15:11 is the OT source Jesus quotes — commanding generosity to the poor who will never cease.

Mark 14:7 parallels Matthew, adding 'you can do good to them whenever you want' — emphasizing ongoing opportunity.

John 12:8 records the same saying in a different Gospel account, confirming the tradition.

In John 13:33, Jesus echoes the same sorrowful departure: 'yet a little while I am with you' — reinforcing his limited time with the disciples.

John 16:28 states Jesus' departure plainly: 'I am leaving the world and going to the Father' — fulfilling 'you will not always have me'.

John 17:11 shows Jesus in prayer already speaking of being 'no longer in the world' — confirming the imminent separation He announced here.

John 14:19 adds that though the world sees Him no more, the disciples will see Him again — expanding on 'not always have me' with resurrection hope.

Luke 11:41 urges giving alms — reinforcing the command to care for the poor that Jesus acknowledges here as an ongoing duty.