9 Bible Verses about Generosity

And every one of the disciples determined, as he had the means, to send relief to the brethren that dwelt in Judea;

Nor, indeed, was there any needy person among them; for as many as were owners of lands or houses, sold them, and brought the prices of what had been sold, and laid them down at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was made to every one as he had need.

that under an afflicting trial, their overflowing joy, and their deep poverty, abounded to the riches of their liberality;

For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent once and again to aid me in my need.

And Zacchaeus stood, and said to the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken from any one by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

And he looked up, and saw the rich throwing their gifts into the treasury. And he saw also a certain poor widow throw in thither two mites. And he said: Of a truth, I say to you, that this poor widow has thrown in more than they all. read more.
For all these, from their abundance, have thrown in among the gifts of God; but she, from her poverty, has thrown in all the living that she had.