How were the poor treated during the time of Jesus?

Answer 1

When the disciples complained that money could be better spent on the poor than on expensive perfumes and oil, Jesus told his disciples to help the poor when they could but remember that the poor will always be with them. From this, he did not think that helping the poor should take first priority.

Answer 2

The attitude of Jesus to poor people varies from gospel to gospel, presumably according to the views of each gospel author:

In Mark chapter 7, he called Gentiles 'dogs' and only agreed to help a Gentile woman when she humbly accepted that description.

In contrast, Luke's Gospel portrays Jesus as the friend of the poor.

In John's Gospel, his closest friends were the rich and powerful, and he reserved his best miracles for his rich friends.

When the disciples complained that money could be better spent on the poor than on expensive perfumes and oil, Jesus told his disciples to help the poor when they could but remember that the poor will always be with them. From this, he did not think that helping the poor should take first priority.

Answer 3

Very poorly. It was often assumed they were poor due to their sins.

Answer 4

He gave to the poor. He also encouraged us to give to the poor too, in order to have a place in the kingdom.

Answer 5

With love and compassion.