Matthew 25:17

Likewise the one who had two [made a profit and] gained two more.

Genesis 18:19

For I have known (chosen, acknowledged) him [as My own], so that he may teach and command his children and [the sons of] his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is righteous and just, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has promised him.”

2 Samuel 19:32

Barzillai was a very old man, eighty years old; and he had provided the king with food while he stayed at Mahanaim, for he was a very great and wealthy man.

1 Kings 18:3-4

Ahab called Obadiah who was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the Lord greatly;

2 Kings 4:8-10

Now there came a day when Elisha went over to Shunem, where there was a prominent and influential woman, and she persuaded him to eat a meal. Afterward, whenever he passed by, he stopped there for a meal.

Job 29:11-17


“For when an ear heard [my name mentioned], it called me happy and fortunate;
And when an eye saw [me], it testified for me [approvingly],

Job 31:16-22


“If I have withheld from the poor what they desired,
Or have caused the eyes of the widow to look in vain [for relief],

Proverbs 3:9-10


Honor the Lord with your wealth
And with the first fruits of all your crops (income);

Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, [be diligently active, make thoughtful decisions], for you will find it after many days.

Mark 14:3-8

While He was in Bethany [as a guest] at the home of Simon the leper, and reclining at the table, a woman came with an alabaster vial of very costly and precious perfume of pure nard; and she broke the vial and poured the perfume over His head.

Acts 9:36-39

Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, (which translated into Greek means Dorcas). She was rich in acts of kindness and charity which she continually did.

Acts 10:2

a devout man and one who, along with all his household, feared God. He made many charitable donations to the Jewish people, and prayed to God always.

Acts 11:29-30

So the disciples decided to send a contribution, each according to his individual ability, to the believers who lived in Judea.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the eagerness [to give] is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

2 Corinthians 9:11-14

You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous, and this [generosity, administered] through us is producing thanksgiving to God [from those who benefit].

Galatians 6:9-10

Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in.

Ephesians 5:16

making the very most of your time [on earth, recognizing and taking advantage of each opportunity and using it with wisdom and diligence], because the days are [filled with] evil.

Colossians 4:17

And say to Archippus, “See to it that you fulfill [carefully the duties of] the ministry which you have received in the Lord.”

1 Timothy 5:10

and has a reputation for good deeds; [she is eligible] if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints (God’s people), if she has assisted the distressed, and has devoted herself to doing good in every way.

2 Timothy 1:16-18

The Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and showed me kindness [comforting and reviving me like fresh air] and he was not ashamed of my chains [for Christ’s sake];

Hebrews 6:10-11

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.

1 Peter 4:10

Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].

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Genesis 18:19
For I have known (chosen, acknowledged) him [as My own], so that he may teach and command his children and [the sons of] his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is righteous and just, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has promised him.”
2 Samuel 19:32
Barzillai was a very old man, eighty years old; and he had provided the king with food while he stayed at Mahanaim, for he was a very great and wealthy man.
1 Kings 18:3
Ahab called Obadiah who was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the Lord greatly;
2 Kings 4:8
Now there came a day when Elisha went over to Shunem, where there was a prominent and influential woman, and she persuaded him to eat a meal. Afterward, whenever he passed by, he stopped there for a meal.
Job 29:11

“For when an ear heard [my name mentioned], it called me happy and fortunate;
And when an eye saw [me], it testified for me [approvingly],
Job 31:16

“If I have withheld from the poor what they desired,
Or have caused the eyes of the widow to look in vain [for relief],
Proverbs 3:9

Honor the Lord with your wealth
And with the first fruits of all your crops (income);
Ecclesiastes 11:1
Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, [be diligently active, make thoughtful decisions], for you will find it after many days.
Mark 14:3
While He was in Bethany [as a guest] at the home of Simon the leper, and reclining at the table, a woman came with an alabaster vial of very costly and precious perfume of pure nard; and she broke the vial and poured the perfume over His head.
Acts 9:36
Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, (which translated into Greek means Dorcas). She was rich in acts of kindness and charity which she continually did.
Acts 10:2
a devout man and one who, along with all his household, feared God. He made many charitable donations to the Jewish people, and prayed to God always.
Acts 11:29
So the disciples decided to send a contribution, each according to his individual ability, to the believers who lived in Judea.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness [to give] is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
2 Corinthians 9:11
You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous, and this [generosity, administered] through us is producing thanksgiving to God [from those who benefit].
Galatians 6:9
Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in.
Ephesians 5:16
making the very most of your time [on earth, recognizing and taking advantage of each opportunity and using it with wisdom and diligence], because the days are [filled with] evil.
Colossians 4:17
And say to Archippus, “See to it that you fulfill [carefully the duties of] the ministry which you have received in the Lord.”
1 Timothy 5:10
and has a reputation for good deeds; [she is eligible] if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints (God’s people), if she has assisted the distressed, and has devoted herself to doing good in every way.
2 Timothy 1:16
The Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and showed me kindness [comforting and reviving me like fresh air] and he was not ashamed of my chains [for Christ’s sake];
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.
1 Peter 4:10
Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].