He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
He answered them, 'If you've got two jackets, give one to someone who doesn't have any. Same goes for food, if you have it, share it with someone who's hungry.'
Got extras? Share them with people who don't have what they need.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, John the Baptist was preaching a message of repentance to crowds gathered in the wilderness near the Jordan River, calling people to prepare for the coming Messiah and to demonstrate their change of heart through actions. When the crowds asked what they should specifically do, he gave practical examples of generosity, such as sharing extra clothing and food, in a society marked by economic hardship and inequality under Roman rule. This advice emphasized that true repentance involved ethical living and caring for the needy.
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