60 Bible Verses about Giving
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Give [to others] and you will have [things] given to you. People will pour into your lap a full measure [of goods]; it will be pressed down, shaken together and running over [the edges]. Because the standard you use in giving [to others] will be the standard used [by them or God] in giving back to you."
I have demonstrated before you a [good] example in all [these] things, so that you [too] will work hard to help those who are [physically] weak. [Also] remember the words of the Lord Jesus who Himself said, 'It is a greater blessing [for you] to give [to people's needs] than to receive [help yourselves].' "
Each person should give what he has decided to in his heart, not grudgingly, nor out of a feeling that he has to, for God loves a cheerful giver.
so that your giving to poor people may be done secretly. Then your Father, who sees what is done secretly, will pay you back.
Truly I tell you, whoever gives a mere drink of cold water to one of these least significant [disciples of mine] because he is a disciple, will certainly not lose his [temporal or eternal] reward."
"Therefore, when you give money to help poor people, do not blow a trumpet in front of you [i.e., to call attention to it] as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and streets. They do this in order to win praise from people. It is true when I say to you, they have [already] received their reward.
for I will give you a mouth [i.e., the ability to speak properly] and wisdom [i.e., the knowledge of what to say], which none of your opponents will be able to resist or speak against.
"Ask [God for something] and it will be given to you; look [to God for something] and you will find it; knock [on the door of opportunity] and it will be opened up to you.
But just as you excel in everything [else]; in your faith, in your speaking; in your knowledge [Note: Possibly these refer to spiritual gifts. See I Cor. 12:8-10], in your eagerness [to serve], and in your love for us, now you people should also excel in this favorable work [i.e., of giving financial help to needy people].
So then, every one of us [i.e., including Christians] will have to give an account of himself to God.
Every person [Note: The Greek says, "every thing"] whom the Father gives me will [eventually] come to me [i.e., for salvation]; and I will never turn away that person who comes to me.
Thank [God] for everything, for this is what God wants for you in [the fellowship of] Christ Jesus.
And whatever you do, whether in [your] words or actions, do everything in the name [i.e., by the authority] of Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Give to everyone who asks you [for something] and do not demand that he bring back your possessions that he takes away.
Then Jesus replied to them, "Pay to Caesar whatever belongs to Caesar and pay to God whatever belongs to God." And they greatly marveled at Him.
And what father among you, whose son asks [him] {{Some ancient manuscripts add for a loaf of bread, will give him a stone [instead]? Or, [if he asks]}} for a fish, will give him a snake [instead]?
For all of them threw in from their abundance, but being very poor, she threw in everything she had, even all she had to live on."
For God loved the world [of sinners] so much that He gave His one and only Son, so that every person who believes in Him would not [have to] be destroyed, but have never ending life.
And he answered them, "The person who has two coats should give [one of them] to the person who does not have any; and the person who has food should do the same thing."
I do not stop thanking [God] for you. I keep asking, in my prayers,
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Charity » Giving
I have demonstrated before you a [good] example in all [these] things, so that you [too] will work hard to help those who are [physically] weak. [Also] remember the words of the Lord Jesus who Himself said, 'It is a greater blessing [for you] to give [to people's needs] than to receive [help yourselves].' "
Giving » To God, general references to
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to ability
Giving » Systematic » To God, of the best
[This is] so He could present the church to Himself in all her splendor, without any kind of stain or wrinkle, but that she should be holy and without [moral] flaw.
but with [the] precious blood of Christ, who represents an unblemished lamb, without defect.
Giving » Rules for
"Be careful that you do not do your good deeds in front of people for the purpose of being seen by them, for [if you do] you will not have a reward from your Father in heaven. "Therefore, when you give money to help poor people, do not blow a trumpet in front of you [i.e., to call attention to it] as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and streets. They do this in order to win praise from people. It is true when I say to you, they have [already] received their reward. But when you give money to help poor people, do not allow your left hand to know what your right hand is doing [i.e., do it inconspicuously] read more.
so that your giving to poor people may be done secretly. Then your Father, who sees what is done secretly, will pay you back.
But [remember] this: The person who plants only a few seeds will harvest a meager crop. And the one who plants many seeds [Note: The Greek says, "plants with blessings"] will harvest a bumper crop. Each person should give what he has decided to in his heart, not grudgingly, nor out of a feeling that he has to, for God loves a cheerful giver.
On every first day of the week [i.e., at the regular Sunday assembly] each one of you should set aside and store up [money] in proportion to your income, so that no collections will have to be taken when I come.
So, now finish doing it also, so that just as you were eager to want to, you will also [be eager to] finish it, according to your ability. For if the eagerness is there, [then] whatever a person has [to give] is acceptable, and not what he does not have.
but that there will be equality [i.e., in everyone's giving]. Your abundance can now supply their need, so that their abundance can [later] supply your need. [That way] there can be equality,
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely
Sell your possessions and give [the money] to poor people; provide yourselves with money belts that do not wear out [i.e., from the constant use of carrying much money all the time, instead of investing it in others' needs]. [Then you will possess] an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief can approach, nor moth destroy.
Heal sick people, raise people from the dead, restore health to those with infectious skin diseases, and drive out evil spirits. You have received [blessings] freely, [now] give them out freely.
Give [to others] and you will have [things] given to you. People will pour into your lap a full measure [of goods]; it will be pressed down, shaken together and running over [the edges]. Because the standard you use in giving [to others] will be the standard used [by them or God] in giving back to you."
Giving » Systematic » Freely
Sell your possessions and give [the money] to poor people; provide yourselves with money belts that do not wear out [i.e., from the constant use of carrying much money all the time, instead of investing it in others' needs]. [Then you will possess] an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief can approach, nor moth destroy.
Heal sick people, raise people from the dead, restore health to those with infectious skin diseases, and drive out evil spirits. You have received [blessings] freely, [now] give them out freely.
Give [to others] and you will have [things] given to you. People will pour into your lap a full measure [of goods]; it will be pressed down, shaken together and running over [the edges]. Because the standard you use in giving [to others] will be the standard used [by them or God] in giving back to you."
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to income
Give to the person who asks you [for something], and do not refuse to lend to the person who wants to borrow something from you.
Giving » Systematic » According to income
Give to the person who asks you [for something], and do not refuse to lend to the person who wants to borrow something from you.
Giving » Sacrificial » The widow of zarephath
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
For I testify that they gave [financial help] to the full limit of their ability, yes and even beyond it. [And they did this] entirely on their own, [even] pleading with us and requesting the privilege of taking part in this service to the saints [i.e., God's holy people] in Jerusalem. [See also 9:1-15; I Cor. 16:1-2; Rom. 15:25-28].
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week
On every first day of the week [i.e., at the regular Sunday assembly] each one of you should set aside and store up [money] in proportion to your income, so that no collections will have to be taken when I come.
Giving » Systematic » Regularly, every week
On every first day of the week [i.e., at the regular Sunday assembly] each one of you should set aside and store up [money] in proportion to your income, so that no collections will have to be taken when I come.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Cheerfully
Each person should give what he has decided to in his heart, not grudgingly, nor out of a feeling that he has to, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Giving » Systematic » Cheerfully
Each person should give what he has decided to in his heart, not grudgingly, nor out of a feeling that he has to, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Giving » Sacrificial » Mary of bethany
a woman with an alabaster [i.e., stone] jar of very expensive perfume came to Him and poured it on His head as He reclined at the dinner table. [Note: See Matt. 23:6]
Giving » Scriptural rules for » With simplicity
Or, if our gift is encouraging others, we should devote ourselves to encouraging. Or, if our gift is sharing with others, we should do so generously. Or, if our gift is leading others, we should do so diligently. Or, if our gift is showing caring concern for others, we should do it cheerfully.
Giving » Systematic » With simplicity
Or, if our gift is encouraging others, we should devote ourselves to encouraging. Or, if our gift is sharing with others, we should do so generously. Or, if our gift is leading others, we should do so diligently. Or, if our gift is showing caring concern for others, we should do it cheerfully.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Without ostentation
But when you give money to help poor people, do not allow your left hand to know what your right hand is doing [i.e., do it inconspicuously]
Giving » Sacrificial » Israel, at the erection of the tabernacle
Giving » Systematic » Without ostentation
But when you give money to help poor people, do not allow your left hand to know what your right hand is doing [i.e., do it inconspicuously]
Giving » Sacrificial » Members of the early church
And no one lacked anything, for all who owned property or houses sold [some of] them and brought the money
Giving » Sacrificial » The poor widow
For all of them threw in from their abundance, but she threw in from her poverty all she had to live on."
Topics on Giving
Angels Giving The Law
Acts 7:53You received the law that was ordained through [the medium of] angels [See Gal. 3:19] and yet have not obeyed its requirements."
Generous Giving Examples
Mark 12:42A poor widow came and threw in two small copper coins [Note: These two coins each amounted to about ten minutes' worth of a farm laborer's pay, or about one dollar in 1994]. The total she gave was equivalent to a larger coin [i.e., worth twice as much].
Giving Back
Mark 12:17Then Jesus replied to them, "Pay to Caesar whatever belongs to Caesar and pay to God whatever belongs to God." And they greatly marveled at Him.
Giving Food And Drink
Matthew 14:16But Jesus said to them, "They do not need to go away; you men give them [something] to eat."
Giving Good Things
James 1:17Every good thing that is given and every perfect gift [received] is from above, coming down from the Father of [heavenly] lights, with whom there can be no change or shifting shadow [i.e., God always remains the same].
Giving In Marriage
Luke 20:34And Jesus said to them, "The people of this age [i.e., who live on earth] marry and are given away in marriage,
Giving Money To The Church
2 Corinthians 9:7Each person should give what he has decided to in his heart, not grudgingly, nor out of a feeling that he has to, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Giving Thanks
Ephesians 5:20Always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name [i.e., by the authority] of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Giving To God
Romans 11:35Or, who has given [something] to God that He has to pay back?
Giving To Others
Hebrews 13:16But do not forget to do good deeds and share [with others], for God is very pleased with such "sacrifices."
Giving To The Poor
1 Corinthians 13:3And if I donate all my possessions to feed poor people, and if I surrender my body to be burned [Note: This probably refers to becoming a martyr, but some manuscripts read, "that I may be able to boast"], but do not have love [for people], it is no benefit to me.
Giving Up
Colossians 1:11-12[We also pray that you will be] strengthened with great power, according to God's glorious might, so that you will have great endurance and patience [coupled] with joy.
Giving Without Expecting Return
Luke 6:34And if you lend something [only] to those people from whom you expect to have it returned, what thanks do you deserve for doing that? Even worldly people lend to worldly people expecting to get the same things back.
Giving, Advice On
Matthew 6:1"Be careful that you do not do your good deeds in front of people for the purpose of being seen by them, for [if you do] you will not have a reward from your Father in heaven.
Giving, Of Oneself
1 John 3:16Here is how we can know what genuine love really is: It was [demonstrated by] Jesus laying down His life [on the cross] for us. And [because of that] we [too] should [be willing to] lay down our lives for [the sake of helping] our brothers [and sisters].
Giving, Of Possessions
Matthew 19:21Jesus replied, "If you want to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give [the money] to poor people; then become my follower and you will have treasure in heaven."
Giving, Of Talents
1 Corinthians 4:7For who makes you different [from each other]? [i.e., with some being viewed as superior and others inferior]. And what do you have that you did not receive [from God]? But if you received it [from Him], then why do you boast as though you did not [receive it as a gift]?
Giving, Of Time
Acts 17:26He made every race of people living throughout the earth from one [family] and determined when [they would rise in history] and where they would live.
God Giving Breath
Acts 17:25Neither is He waited on by men's hands as though He needed anything, since it is He who gives to all people their life and breath and everything [they need].
God Giving Freely
James 1:5But if any one of you lacks wisdom, he should pray to God, who gives to everyone generously and does not begrudge [the person who asks], and it will be given to him.
God Giving His Son
John 4:10Jesus answered her, "If you [only] knew the [real] gift of God, and who it is that said to you, '[Please], give me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water."
God Giving His Spirit
John 3:34For the One whom God has sent [i.e., Jesus] speaks the words of God, for He [i.e., God] does not give the Holy Spirit in a limited quantity [i.e., to Jesus. See next verse].
God Giving Life
Acts 17:25Neither is He waited on by men's hands as though He needed anything, since it is He who gives to all people their life and breath and everything [they need].
God Giving Light
Ephesians 1:18I pray that your minds will be enlightened so that you will know what the hope is, to which God has called you, and what the glorious abundance is, of God's inheritance in the saints [Note: Paul wanted them to appreciate the value God placed on them],
God Giving Rest
Matthew 11:28Come to me, all of you who are overworked and overburdened and I will give you rest [i.e., spiritual refreshment].
God Giving Strength
Philippians 4:13I can do everything through Christ, who gives me the strength.
God Giving To The Son
Matthew 11:27"All things have been entrusted to me by my Father and no one [truly] knows the Son except the Father. And neither does anyone [truly] know the Father except the Son and that person to whom the Son wants to reveal Him.
God Giving Understanding
2 Timothy 2:7Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will help you to understand everything.
Jesus Freely Giving His Life
John 10:18No one is taking it away from me, but I am giving it up voluntarily. I have the right to give it up and I have the right to take it back again. I received the commandment to do this from my Father."
Never Giving Up
1 Corinthians 13:7[Love] conceals all [people's] faults; it believes [the best about] all people; it hopes [for the best in] all people; it endures [ill treatment from] all people.
Not Giving Up
2 Corinthians 4:16-17Therefore, we do not get discouraged, for though our physical body is decaying, yet our inner person is being renewed daily.
People Giving Clothes
Matthew 5:40And if anyone takes you to court in order to take your shirt away from you, let him have your coat also [i.e., if he insists on it].
People Giving Other Things
Matthew 25:28Take the one talent away from him, therefore, and give it to the servant who had the ten talents.
Sacrificial Giving
Acts 2:45They sold their belongings and property and divided [the money] among all [the believers] according to each one's need.
Staying Strong And Not Giving Up
Galatians 6:9And we should not become tired of doing good things, for eventually we will receive [never ending life] if we do not give up.
The Holy Spirit Giving Joy
Luke 1:41-45And it happened when Elizabeth heard Mary greet her, the baby in Elizabeth's womb "kicked," and she was filled with the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit Giving Life
John 6:63It is the Holy Spirit who [Note: The Greek word here is "that" instead of "who"] gives life [i.e., understanding the spiritual nature of Jesus' teaching can produce spiritual life]; the flesh is of no value [i.e., understanding Jesus' teaching only in a physical sense makes it worthless]. The words I have spoken to you are [from the] Holy Spirit and [they give] life.
