Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

General references

Bible References

A portion

Luke 6:30
Give to every one asking thee, and turn not away from the one taking thy possessions,
1 Timothy 6:18
that they do good, be rich in good works, be cheerful givers, ready communicators;

Seven

Matthew 18:22
Jesus says to him, I say not unto thee, Until seven time; but Until seventy times seven.
Luke 17:4
But if he may sin against thee seven times a day, and seven times turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

General references

Matthew 5:42
Give to the one asking thee, and do not turn away from the one wishing to borrow from thee.