44 Bible Verses about possessions

And sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all men, as every man had need.

And you shall dispossess the inhabitants of the land, and dwell therein: for I have given you the land to possess it.

And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesses.

Every man also to whom God has given riches and wealth, and has given him power to eat of it, and to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God.

But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.

But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother have need, and shuts up his heart of compassion from him, how dwells the love of God in him?

Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsakes not all that he has, he cannot be my disciple.

Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he has.

A man to whom God has given riches, wealth, and honor, so that he wants nothing for his soul of all that he desires, yet God gives him not power to eat of it, but a stranger eats it: this is vanity, and it is an evil affliction.

Honor the LORD with your substance, and with the firstfruits of all your increase:

And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great possessions.

And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?

For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and a great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.

For when he dies he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the possessions of a diligent man are precious.

And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profits me nothing.

Jesus said unto him, If you will be perfect, go and sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

When a strong man armed keeps his palace, his goods are in peace:

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that any of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

His possessions also were seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred female donkeys, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east.

Also regard not your goods; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.

And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.

For you had compassion on me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that you have in heaven a better and an enduring possession.

Have not you made a hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he has on every side? you have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions are increased in the land.

Riches and honor are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting get understanding.

O LORD, how manifold are your works! in wisdom have you made them all: the earth is full of your riches.

And the LORD restored the fortunes of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.

Behold, the Lord will cast her out, and he will destroy her power in the sea; and she shall be devoured with fire.

Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.

And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered unto him of their substance.

And the earth opened its mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and all the men that belonged unto Korah, and all their goods.

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

And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land in which they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle.

Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing you lack: go your way, sell whatsoever you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.