2 Corinthians 8:10
So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give,
1 Corinthians 7:25
With regard to the question about people who have never married, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one shown mercy by the Lord to be trustworthy.
2 Corinthians 9:2
because I know your eagerness to help. I keep boasting to the Macedonians about this eagerness of yours, that Achaia has been ready to give since last year, and your zeal to participate has stirred up most of them.
1 Corinthians 7:40
But in my opinion, she will be happier if she remains as she is -- and I think that I too have the Spirit of God!
Proverbs 19:17
The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.
1 Timothy 6:18-19
Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.
Hebrews 13:16
And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
Matthew 10:42
And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple, I tell you the truth, he will never lose his reward."
John 11:50
You do not realize that it is more to your advantage to have one man die for the people than for the whole nation to perish."
John 16:7
But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I am going away. For if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you, but if I go, I will send him to you.
John 18:14
(Now it was Caiaphas who had advised the Jewish leaders that it was to their advantage that one man die for the people.)
1 Corinthians 6:12
"All things are lawful for me" -- but not everything is beneficial. "All things are lawful for me" -- but I will not be controlled by anything.
1 Corinthians 10:23
"Everything is lawful," but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is lawful," but not everything builds others up.
1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside some income and save it to the extent that God has blessed you, so that a collection will not have to be made when I come.
2 Corinthians 8:8
I am not saying this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by comparison with the eagerness of others.
2 Corinthians 12:1
It is necessary to go on boasting. Though it is not profitable, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
Philippians 4:17
I do not say this because I am seeking a gift. Rather, I seek the credit that abounds to your account.
James 2:15-16
If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacks daily food,