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Jonathan, the son of Saul, had a son who was crippled in his feet. He was five years old when the news about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel, and his nurse took him up and fled, and as she fled in her haste, he fell and became lame. And his name was Mephibosheth. 2 Samuel 4:4 (NIV)
…Is there yet anyone left of the house of Saul. That I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake? 2 Samuel 9:1 (NIV)
The king asked, “Is there no one still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness?” Ziba answered the king, “There is still a son of Jonathan; he is crippled in both feet.” 2 Samuel 9:3 (NIV)
When Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he bowed down to pay him honor. David said, “Mephibosheth!””Your servant,” he replied. “Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table. “Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should notice a dead dog like me?” 2 Samuel 9:6-8 (NIV)
All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Acts 2:42-44 (NIV)
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus… Romans 8:1 (AMP)