Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
Righteous
General references
Bible References
Righteous
Luke 6:30
give to all that ask: and if a man takes away your goods, don't demand them again.
Acts 11:29
then the disciples determin'd to send, each of them answerably to his abilities, some relief to the brethren residing in Judea: which they actually perform'd,
Acts 20:35
my constant example has shown you that the disabled should be assisted by your labours, remembring the words of the Lord Jesus, who said, "it is a greater happiness to give than to receive."
2 Corinthians 8:9
for you are sensible of the beneficence of our Lord Jesus Christ; powerful as he was, for your sake he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.
2 Corinthians 9:6
remember, " he who sows sparingly, shall reap also sparingly: and he who sows bountifully, shall reap also bountifully."
Hebrews 6:10
for God is too just to his promise not to regard your piety, and the love which you have shewn to the christian religion by the assistance ye have given to the saints, and still continue to give.
Hebrews 13:16
but don't forget to be beneficent to the community; for such sacrifice is acceptable to God.
General references
Matthew 5:42
give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.