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Abrahamic Traditions
The Koran69:34
And was not careful to feed the poor.
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Book of Mormon3 Nephi 13:14
For, if ye forgive men their trespasses your heavenly Father will also forgive you;
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King James Version (KJV)Matthew 18:33
Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
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The Koran89:17
Aye. But ye honour not the orphan.
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Book of Mormon4 Nephi 1:15
And it came to pass that there was no contention in the land, because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the people.
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King James Version (KJV)Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
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The Koran93:9
As to the orphan therefore wrong him not.
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Book of MormonEther 12:36
And it came to pass that I prayed unto the Lord that he would give unto the Gentiles grace, that they might have charity.
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King James Version (KJV)Proverbs 25:21
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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The Koran24:5
Save those who afterwards repent and live virtuously; for truly God is Lenient, Merciful!
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Book of MormonMoroni 7:47
But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him.
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King James Version (KJV)Proverbs 28:27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
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The Koran31:13
(We have commanded man concerning his parents. His mother carrieth him with weakness upon weakness; nor until after two years is he weaned Be grateful to me, and to thy parents. Unto me shall all come.
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Book of MormonMosiah 18:27
And again Alma commanded that the people of the church should impart of their substance, every one according to that which he had; if he have more abundantly he should impart more abundantly; and of him that had but little, but little should be required; and to him that had not should be given.
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King James Version (KJV)Proverbs 31:20
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
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The Koran4:127
Moreover, they will consult thee in regard to women: SAY: God hath instructed you about them; and His will is rehearsed to you, in the Book, concerning female orphans to whom ye give not their legal due, and whom ye refuse to marry; also with regard to weak children; and that ye deal with fairness towards orphans. Ye cannot do a good action, but verily God knoweth it.
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Book of Mormon3 Nephi 14:12
Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them, for this is the law and the prophets.
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King James Version (KJV)Romans 12:20
Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
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The Koran4:9
And let those be afraid to wrong the orphans, who, should they leave behind them weakly offspring, would be solicitous on their account. Let them, therefore, fear God, and let them propose what is right.
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Book of MormonAlma 31:35
Behold, O Lord, their souls are precious, and many of them are our brethren; therefore, give unto us, O Lord, power and wisdom that we may bring these, our brethren, again unto thee.
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King James Version (KJV)Romans 13:9
For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if [there be] any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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The Koran60:7
God will, perhaps, establish good will between yourselves and those of them whom ye take to be your enemies: God is Powerful: and God is Gracious, Merciful.
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Book of MormonEnos 1:9
Now, it came to pass that when I had heard these words I began to feel a desire for the welfare of my brethren, the Nephites; wherefore, I did pour out my whole soul unto God for them.
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King James Version (KJV)Zechariah 7:10
And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart.
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