59 Bible Verses about Giving, Of Oneself

By this we know love, because he (Jesus) gave his life for us. We ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

Then Jesus told his disciples: If any man wants to follow me (be mine), let him deny (disown) himself, and take up his stake and follow me (Greek: akoloutheo moi, let him be following me) (accompany me) (be in the same way with me).

He then spoke to both his disciples and the crowd. He said: If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his stake and follow me.

He told them all: If any man would come after me let him deny himself. Let him take up his stake (of self-denial) daily, and follow me.

For the Son of man also came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

No man has greater love then this that a man lay down his life for his friends.

For even Christ did not please himself. However it is written, The reproaches (insults) hurled at you have fallen on me. (Psalm 69:9)

He (Jesus) gave himself for our sins that he might deliver us out of this present evil age. This is according to the will of our God and Father.

Therefore imitate God like beloved children. Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us. He was an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling odor.

Have this attitude (mind-set) (understanding) (mental state) in you that was also in Christ Jesus. He existed in the form (shape and nature) of God but did not try to be equal with God. He did not even consider it! He emptied (humbled) himself by taking the form of a servant. He was made in the likeness of men.read more.
He obtained the appearance as a man, humbled himself, and became obedient even to death, yes, death on the stake.

He (Jesus Christ) gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify a people for himself, who are special people, zealous for good works.

Is this how you repay Jehovah, you foolish and unwise people? Is he not your Father and creator, who made you and formed you?

Know that Jehovah is God. He has made us, and not we ourselves. We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive glory and honor and power: for you have created all things, and because of your will they are and were created.

What? Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit? That one (Greek: hos he ho which, that one) is in you. You received it from God. You are not your own. You are bought with a price! Therefore glorify God in your body.

They sing a new song, saying: You are worthy to take the book, and to open the seals, for you were slaughtered and by your blood you bought persons for God out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

Yet my people and I cannot really give you anything. This is because everything is a gift from you, and we have only given back what is yours already.

Remember that Jehovah your God gives you the strength to make a living. That is how he keeps the promise he made to your fathers.

Men's hands do not serve him as if he needed anything. He gives life and breath to all.

For who made you superior to (different than) another? What do you have that you did not receive? If you did receive it, why do you brag, as if you did not receive it?

Command those who are rich in this present system not to be high-minded (arrogant), not to have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.

I request (urge) (implore) you brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

This is not as we hoped. First they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us by the will of God.

I exhort you, brothers, you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the holy ones.

I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. You once presented your members as servants to uncleanness and to sin. Now you present your members as servants to righteousness and sanctification (purification) (holiness).

My son, give me your heart and let your eyes keep my ways.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and unmovable. Always have plenty to do in the work of the Lord, for you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Praise Jehovah! The Israelites were determined to fight. The people gladly volunteered.

and for all the objects which the skilled workers are to make. Now who else is willing to give a generous offering to Jehovah?

There was Amasiah, Zichri's son, who volunteered to serve Jehovah with two hundred thousand fighting men.

Then I said: Here I come! In the scroll of the book it is written about me. (Luke 3:21) I am pleased to do your will, O my God; Your Law is within my heart.

I heard the voice of Jehovah. He said: Whom shall I send? And who will go for us? And I said: Here I am. Send me!

We will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.

God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit (whole heart and mind) in the good news of his Son. Without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers.

Be diligent and think about these things. Give yourself wholly to them. That way your progress may be apparent to all.

Likewise, concluded Jesus, none of you may be my disciples unless you give up everything you have.

You who come to me may not be my disciple unless you love me more than you love your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters and yourself.

Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to build him up.

If food makes my brother stumble I will eat no food at all so I do not make my brother stumble.

Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.

I will gladly spend and be spent for you. When I love you more abundantly should I be loved less.

I count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. I suffered the loss of all things. Yet I count them as refuse (garbage) (dung) that I may gain Christ.

Nebuchadnezzar said: Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel and delivered his servants who trusted in him. They violated the king's command and have yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.

I do not consider my life of any account. It is not dear to me so that I may finish the race, and I may accomplish the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to preach the good news of the grace of God.

Why do you weep and break my heart? Paul answered: For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

They conquered (overcame) him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they did not love their lives when faced with death.

Whoever finds his life will lose it. Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

Then Peter said: See, we have given up everything to follow you. What then will we have? Jesus replied: Truly I say to you, when all things are made new, and the Son of man is seated in his glory, you who have come after me will be seated on twelve seats, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Everyone who has given up houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or child, or land, for my name, will receive many times as much, and have everlasting life.

Peter said to him: We have left all and followed you. Jesus said: Truly I tell you, a man that has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or lands, for my sake, and for the sake of the good news, will receive a hundred times as much now in this time, and in the age to come everlasting life.

Peter said: Indeed we have left our own to follow you. Jesus said: Truly I tell you, no man has left house, or wife, or brother, or parents, or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who shall not receive manifold more now and in the age to come everlasting life.

Whoever would save his life will lose it. Whoever would lose his life for my sake and the sake of the Good News will save it.

He who seeks to gain his life will lose it. He who loses his life will preserve it.

Whoever offers thanks as a sacrifice honors me. I will let everyone who continues in my way see the salvation that comes from God.

Give thanks to Jehovah. Call on his name. Make known among the nations what he has done.

Nor should there be filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting but rather giving of thanks.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice! Let your gentleness (mildness) (moderation) be known to all men for the Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.read more.
The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Keep your roots deep in him! Build your lives on him. Become stronger in your faith, as you were taught, and be filled with thanksgiving.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. You were called in one body for this purpose. You be thankful.

Let us be thankful, because we will receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Let us be grateful and worship (serve) (intensely adore) God in a way that will please him, with reverence and awe.