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
To every one who asks, give; and from him who takes away your property, do not demand it back.
1 Timothy 6:18
They must be beneficent, rich in noble deeds, open-handed and liberal;

Seven

Matthew 18:22
"I do not say seven times," answered Jesus, "but seventy times seven times.
Luke 17:4
and if seven times in a day he acts wrongly towards you, and seven times turns again to you and says, 'I am sorry,' you must forgive him."

General references

Matthew 5:42
To him who asks, give: from him who would borrow, turn not away.