Thematic Bible: Scriptural rules for


Thematic Bible



Then he shall offer one of the turtledoves or young pigeons, which are within his means. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of PossessionsPigeons

But if the person is too poor to pay your valuation, then he shall be placed before the priest, and the priest shall value him; according to the ability of the one who vowed, the priest shall value him. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of PossessionsPoverty, Remedies ForPoor People

Every man shall give as he is able, in accordance with the blessing which the Lord your God has given you. Verse ConceptsAbility, To GiveGiving, Of PossessionsAccording To ThingsBlessing Others

They gave according to their ability to the treasury for the work, 61,000 drachmas of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly [linen] garments. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of PossessionsCoinageGoldStoringCoinsOne HundredPriests GarmentsLarge DenominationsMoney For The Temple

I said to them, “According to our ability we have redeemed (purchased back) our Jewish brothers who were sold to the [Gentile] nations; now would you even sell your brothers, that they might be sold to us?” Then they were silent and could not find a [single] word to say.

So the disciples decided to send a contribution, each according to his individual ability, to the believers who lived in Judea. Verse ConceptsGood FriendsBenevolencePeople HelpingAccording To Things

For if the eagerness [to give] is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. Verse ConceptsCollectionsGiving, Advice OnGenerosity, Used TowardsSaints, Care For The PoorPeople WillingGiving Money To The ChurchAcceptance



Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return.” Verse ConceptsGiving, Of PossessionsGenerosity, HumanAbundant LifeBad LeadershipEquality In PaymentGiving To OthersBeing BlessedGod, The ProviderProfitsStewardshipPressingPeople ShakingPlenty Through GodGood ReboundingRight MeasuresEconomicsGivingTreating OthersGiving Backmeasurement

Every man shall give as he is able, in accordance with the blessing which the Lord your God has given you. Verse ConceptsAbility, To GiveGiving, Of PossessionsAccording To ThingsBlessing Others


On the first day of every week each one of you is to put something aside, in proportion to his prosperity, and save it so that no collections [will need to] be made when I come. Verse ConceptsAbility, To GiveGiving, Of PossessionsBeing In DebtHolidayLord's Day, TheSabbath, In NtThriftGenerosity, Used TowardsProsperityThe First Day Of The WeekAccording To ThingsStoring Other ThingsGiving Money To The ChurchFinancesMoney BlessingsSaving Money

Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift]. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of PossessionsAbility, To GiveCollectionsNecessityPoverty, Attitudes TowardsGenerositySaints, Care For The PoorCheerfulnessMan's PurposesNo CompulsionPeople UnwillingGiving Money To The ChurchPurposeGivingpressure


But when you give to the poor and do acts of kindness, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing [give in complete secrecy], Verse ConceptsHandsOppression, God's Attitude ToLeft HandsActing In SecretGiving To The PoorIgnorant Of FactsHelping OthersHelping The PoorDoing The Right ThingHelping Others In Need