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 who asks you; And do not demand your goods back from him who is taking them away.
1 Timothy 6:18
Charge them to practise benevolence, to be rich in good works, to be open-handed and generous,

Seven

Matthew 18:22
"I do not tell you 'till seven times,'" answered Jesus, "but till seventy times seven.
Luke 17:4
"And if he sins against you seven times a day, and seven times a day turns to you saying 'I repent,' you shall forgive him."

General references

Matthew 5:42
"Give to him who asks, and from him who wants to borrow from you, do not turn away.