9 Bible Verses about Generosity
Most Relevant Verses
Rich in all things yourselves, you will be able to show liberality to all, which, with our help, will cause thanksgiving to be offered to God.
Let every one give as he has determined before hand, not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves 'a cheerful giver.'
Never forget to do kindly acts and to share what you have with others, for such sacrifices are acceptable to God.
For God is not unjust; he will not forget the work that you did, and the love that you showed for his Name, in sending help to your fellow Christians--as you are still doing.
For you do not forget the loving-kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ--how that for your sakes, although he was rich, he became poor, so that you also might become rich through his poverty.
Even though I dole my substance to the poor, even though I sacrifice my body, that I may boast, yet have not Love, it avails me nothing!
From Thematic Bible
Generosity » Liberality in the early church
So the disciples, without exception, determined, in proportion to their means, to send something to help the Brethren living in Judea.
Nor was there any one in need among them, for all who were owners of land or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the sales And laid them at the Apostles' feet; and then every one received a share in proportion to his wants.
How, tired though they were by many a trouble, their overflowing happiness, and even their deep poverty, resulted in a flood of generosity.
Indeed, even while I was still in Thessalonica, you sent more than once to relieve my wants.
Generosity » Offerings for the rebuilding of the temple
But Zacchaeus stood forward and said to the Master: "Listen, Master! I will give half my property to the poor, and, if I have defrauded any one of anything, I will give him back four times as much."
Generosity » David's gifts for the temple
Generosity » Gifts for the repairing of God's house
Generosity » Gifts of israel for the tabernacle
Generosity » Offerings at the dedication
Generosity » The poor widow's offering
Looking up, Jesus saw the rich people putting their gifts into the chests for the Temple offerings. He saw, too, a widow in poor circumstances putting two farthings into them. On this he said: "I tell you that this poor widow has put in more than all the others; read more.
For every one else here put in something from what he had to spare, while she, in her need, has put in all she had to live upon."
Generosity » Over-plus of gifts
Topics on Generosity
Generosity, God's
Ephesians 1:7-9For in him, and through the shedding of his blood, we have found redemption in the pardon of our offenses.
Generosity, Human
2 Corinthians 8:7-9And, remembering how you excel in everything--in faith, in teaching, in knowledge, in unfailing earnestness, and in the affection that we have awakened in you--I ask you to excel also in this expression of your love.
Generosity, Used Towards
Romans 12:13Relieving the wants of Christ's People; devoted to hospitality.
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- Benevolence
- Blessing Others
- Blessings Of The Poor
- Giving Money To The Church
- Good Rebounding
- Grace
- Helping Others
- Helping Others In Need
- Love To Others
- Loving Others
- Man's Purposes
- Poor Or Rich
- Poverty, Attitudes Towards
- Poverty, Causes Of
- Saints, Care For The Poor
- Serving Groups
- Sharing
- Thankfulness To Others
- Help
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