Yes, Jesus did say that there would always be poor people. However, the context of his words along with the promises of God’s Word shows that he meant that there would always be poor people as long as this system of things lasts.
Jā, Jēzus tā teica, taču šo vārdu konteksts un Bībelē lasāmie solījumi liecina, ka Jēzus domāja ko citu, proti, nabadzīgi cilvēki būs vienmēr, kamēr vien pastāvēs pašreizējā pasaules iekārta.