hungry
What does the Bible say about hungry? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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35For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink; I was a stranger, and you took me in;
35Then Jesus said to them: “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.
20So if an enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in doing so, you will heap burning coals upon his head.
27The poor will eat and be satisfied, and those who yearn for the Lord will praise him. Their hearts will live forever and ever.
31Whoever slanders the indigent argues against his Maker. But he who has compassion on the poor honors his Maker.
4And in response he said, “It has been written: ‘Not by bread alone shall man live, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”
10When you pour out your life for the hungry, and you satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will rise up in darkness, and your darkness will be like the midday.
21If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
9Whoever is inclined to mercy shall be blessed, for from his bread he has given to the poor. Whoever gives gifts will acquire victory and honor. But he carries away the soul of the receiver.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.
4But in all things, let us exhibit ourselves as ministers of God with great patience: through tribulation, difficulties, and distress; 5despite wounds, imprisonment, and rebellion; with hard work, vigilance, and fasting;