3 A storm upon the sea last night wrecked many fishing boats, and scores of men went down to death, and, lo, their wives and children are in need;
4 What can be done to help them in their sore distress?
5 And Jesus said, A worthy plea. You men of Galilee, take heed. We may not bring again to live these men, but we can succor those who looked to them for daily bread.
6 You stewards of the wealth of God, an opportunity has come; unlock your vaults; bring forth your hoarded gold; bestow it with a lavish hand.
7 This wealth was laid aside for just such times as these; when it was needed not, lo, it was yours to guard;
8 But now it is not yours, for it belongs to those who are in want, and if you give it not you simply bring upon your heads the wrath of God.
9 It is not charity to give to those who need; it is but honesty; it is but giving men their own.
10 Then Jesus turned to Judas, one of the twelve, who was the treasurer of the band, and said,
11 Bring forth our treasure box; the money is not ours now; turn every farthing to the help of those in such distress.
12 Now, Judas did not wish to give the money all to those in want, and so he talked with Peter, James and John.