9 Bible Verses about Generosity

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2 Corinthians 9:11

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.

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Generosity » Liberality in the early church

Acts 11:29

So the disciples, without exception, determined, in proportion to their means, to send something to help the Brethren living in Judea.

Acts 4:34-35

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.

2 Corinthians 8:2

How, tired though they were by many a trouble, their overflowing happiness, and even their deep poverty, resulted in a flood of generosity.

Philippians 4:16

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

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

Luke 21:1-4

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 1:7-9

For in him, and through the shedding of his blood, we have found redemption in the pardon of our offenses.

Generosity, Human

2 Corinthians 8:7-9

And, 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.

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