70 Bible Verses about Giving
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Thou shalt surely give unto him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him because for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works and in all that thou puttest thine hand to.
give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down and shaken together and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye measure out it shall be measured to you again.
I have showed you in all things how that so labouring, ye ought to support the weak and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Each one according as they purpose in their heart, so let them give, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
There are those who scatter, and more is added unto them; and there are those who withhold more than is just, but come to poverty.
that thine alms may be in secret; and thy Father who sees in secret, he shall reward thee openly.
He that gives unto the poor lends unto the LORD, and he will give him his reward.
And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
Therefore, when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They already have their reward.
I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you;
Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith and in word and in knowledge and in all diligence and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.
All that the Father gives me shall come to me, and he that comes to me I will in no wise cast out.
In every thing give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
And I will give you pastors according to my heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
And whatever ye do whether in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to the God and Father by him.
Give to everyone that asks of thee, and of the one that takes away thy goods ask them not to return them.
In the same manner delight thyself in the LORD, and he shall give thee the desires of thy heart.
And Jesus, answering, said unto them, Render that which is of Caesar unto Caesar, and that which is of God unto God. And they marvelled at this.
If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?
for they all did cast in of their abundance, but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.
Give unto the LORD the glory of his name; bring a present and come before him; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
And I will give thee the hidden treasures and the well-guarded secrets that thou may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who gives thee thy name.
He answered and said unto them, He that has two coats, let him impart to him that has none; and he that has food, let him do likewise.
cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
From Thematic Bible
Charity » Giving
I have showed you in all things how that so labouring, ye ought to support the weak and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Giving » To God, general references to
then Toi sent Joram, his son, unto King David, to greet him peacefully and to bless him because he had fought against Hadadezer and smitten him, for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought vessels of silver and vessels of gold and vessels of brass in his hand, which King David dedicated unto the LORD with the silver and gold that he had dedicated of all Gentiles which he subdued
Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion; for I will make thine horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs bronze; and thou shalt break in pieces many peoples; and thou shalt consecrate their spoil unto the LORD and their riches unto the Lord of the whole earth.
Speak unto the sons of Israel that they bring me an offering; of every man that gives it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to ability
Likewise he shall offer one of the turtledoves or of the young pigeons, such as he can get,
But if he is poorer than thy estimation, then he shall present himself before the priest, and the priest shall value him; according to the ability of the one that vowed shall the priest value him.
Each man with the gift of his hand, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God, which he shall have given thee.
They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work sixty-one thousand drams of gold and five thousand pounds of silver and one hundred priests' garments.
And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren, the Jews who had been sold unto the Gentiles; and will ye even sell your brethren? And shall they be sold unto us? Then they remained silent, for they had nothing to answer.
Giving » Systematic » To God, of the best
that he might present her glorious for himself, a congregation , not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.
but with the precious blood of the Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without contamination,
The lamb shall be without blemish, a male of one year; ye shall take it out from the sheep or from the goats;
Likewise when anyone offers a sacrifice of peace unto the LORD to present his vow or a freewill offering in bovine cattle or sheep, it must be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.
Giving » Rules for
Take heed not to do your alms before men, to be seen of them; otherwise, ye have no reward of your Father who is in the heavens. Therefore, when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They already have their reward. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth read more.
that thine alms may be in secret; and thy Father who sees in secret, he shall reward thee openly.
But this I say, He who sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly, and he who sows in blessings shall also reap blessings. Each one according as they purpose in their heart, so let them give, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
Now therefore finish the doing of it that as there was a readiness to will, so there may also be a performance out of that which ye have. For if there is first a willing desire, it is accepted according to what a person has and not according to what they do not have.
but by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want that their abundance also may be a supply for your want, that there may be equality:
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely
Sell what ye have and give alms; ; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that fails not, where no thief approaches neither moth corrupts.
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons; freely ye have received, freely give.
give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down and shaken together and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye measure out it shall be measured to you again.
Giving » Systematic » Freely
Sell what ye have and give alms; ; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that fails not, where no thief approaches neither moth corrupts.
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons; freely ye have received, freely give.
give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down and shaken together and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye measure out it shall be measured to you again.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to income
Each man with the gift of his hand, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God, which he shall have given thee.
Give to him that asks of thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Giving » Systematic » According to income
Each man with the gift of his hand, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God, which he shall have given thee.
Give to him that asks of thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Giving » Sacrificial » The widow of zarephath
And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said; but first make me a little cake of bread baked under the ashes and bring it unto me, and afterwards thou shalt make for thee and for thy son.
And she went and did as Elijah told her; and he and she and her house ate for many days.
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
For to their power, I bear record, and even beyond their power they were willing of themselves, praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the grace and take upon us the fellowship of the ministry to the saints.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week
Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
Giving » Systematic » Regularly, every week
Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Cheerfully
Each one according as they purpose in their heart, so let them give, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
Giving » Systematic » Cheerfully
Each one according as they purpose in their heart, so let them give, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
Giving » Sacrificial » Mary of bethany
a woman came unto him having an alabaster box of very precious ointment and poured it on his head as he sat at the table.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » With simplicity
he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, let him do it in simplicity; he that presides, in earnest care; he that shows mercy, in cheerfulness.
Giving » Systematic » With simplicity
he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, let him do it in simplicity; he that presides, in earnest care; he that shows mercy, in cheerfulness.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Without ostentation
Giving » Sacrificial » Israel, at the erection of the tabernacle
and they spoke with Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the work of the ministry which the LORD commanded to make.
Giving » Systematic » Without ostentation
Giving » Sacrificial » Members of the early church
Neither was there any among them that lacked, for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them and brought the prices of the things that were sold
Giving » Sacrificial » The poor widow
for all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God, but she out of her poverty has cast in all the living that she had.
Topics on Giving
Angels Giving The Law
Acts 7:53who have received the law by the disposition of angels and have not kept it.
Generous Giving Examples
Exodus 36:5and they spoke with Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the work of the ministry which the LORD commanded to make.
Giving Back
Mark 12:17And Jesus, answering, said unto them, Render that which is of Caesar unto Caesar, and that which is of God unto God. And they marvelled at this.
Giving Food And Drink
Genesis 3:6And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was desirable to the eyes, and a tree of covetousness to understand, she took of its fruit and ate and gave also unto her husband with her; and he ate.
Giving Good Things
James 1:17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness neither shadow of turning.
Giving In Marriage
Luke 20:34And Jesus answering said unto them, The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage,
Giving Information
Genesis 24:33And they set food before him to eat, but he said, I will not eat until I have told my errand. And he said unto him, Speak on.
Giving Money To The Church
2 Corinthians 9:7Each one according as they purpose in their heart, so let them give, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
Giving Sacrifices
Ezra 6:9-10And that which they have need of, both young bullocks and rams and lambs for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the word of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day that they not cease:
Giving Thanks
Ephesians 5:20giving thanks always for all things unto the God and Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Giving To God
Romans 11:35Or who has first given unto him, that it be recompensed unto him again?
Giving To Others
Hebrews 13:16Do not forget to do good and to fellowship; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Giving To The Poor
1 Corinthians 13:3And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor and though I give my body to be burned and have not charity, it profits me nothing.
Giving Up
Psalm 13:1-2How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
Giving Without Expecting Return
Luke 6:34And if ye lend to those of whom ye hope to receive, what grace shall ye have? for sinners also lend to sinners to receive as much again.
Giving, Advice On
Matthew 6:1Take heed not to do your alms before men, to be seen of them; otherwise, ye have no reward of your Father who is in the heavens.
Giving, Of Oneself
1 John 3:16In this we have known the charity of God because he laid down his life for us; we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Giving, Of Possessions
Proverbs 28:27He that gives unto the poor shall never lack, but he that hides his eyes from the poor shall have many a curse.
Giving, Of Talents
1 Corinthians 4:7For who makes thee to judge? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, what dost thou glory of, as if thou hadst not received it?
Giving, Of Time
Job 14:5Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass.
God Giving Breath
Job 33:4The Spirit of God made me, and the breath of the Almighty gave me life.
God Giving Freely
James 1:5And if any of you lacks wisdom, let them ask of God (who gives abundantly to all, and without reproach), and it shall be given them.
God Giving His Son
John 4:10Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink, thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
God Giving His Spirit
John 3:34For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for God does not give the Spirit by measure unto him.
God Giving Life
Genesis 2:7And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul.
God Giving Light
Psalm 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
God Giving Rest
Exodus 33:14And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
God Giving Strength
Psalm 29:11The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people in peace.
God Giving To The Son
Matthew 11:27All things are delivered unto me of my Father, and no one has known the Son but the Father, neither has anyone known the Father except the Son and he unto whom the Son will reveal him.
God Giving Understanding
Job 32:8Certainly there is a spirit in man, and the inspiration of the Almighty gives them understanding.
Jesus Freely Giving His Life
John 10:18No man takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment I have received of my Father.
Never Giving Up
1 Corinthians 13:7bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Not Giving
Genesis 24:41then shalt thou be free from this my oath, when thou hast come unto my lineage; and if they give her not unto thee, thou shalt be free from my oath.
Not Giving Up
2 Corinthians 4:16-17Therefore we fault not; but though our outward man is wearing out, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
People Giving Clothes
Genesis 24:53And the slave brought forth vessels of silver and vessels of gold and raiment and gave them to Rebekah; he also gave precious things to her brother and to her mother.
People Giving Other Things
Matthew 25:28Take, therefore, the talent from him and give it unto him who has ten talents.
Sacrificial Giving
Acts 2:45and sold their possessions and property and distributed them to everyone, as each one had need.
Staying Strong And Not Giving Up
Galatians 6:9And let us not be weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.
The Holy Spirit Giving Joy
Luke 1:41-45And it came to pass that when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit;
The Holy Spirit Giving Life
John 6:63The Spirit is he that gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken unto you, they are Spirit and they are life.