John.12.8

John 12:8

KJV Jesus

For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

Mary Anoints Jesus

Cross References

Deuteronomy 15:11

KJV

For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.

Generosity in Lending and Giving

Matthew 26:11

KJV Jesus

For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

Jesus Anointed at Bethany

Mark 14:7

KJV Jesus

For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.