9 Bible Verses about Generosity
Most Relevant Verses
May you be abundantly enriched so as to show all liberality, such as through our instrumentality brings thanksgiving to God.
Let each contribute what he has decided upon in his own mind, and not do it reluctantly or under compulsion. "It is a cheerful giver that God loves."
And do not forget to be kind and liberal; for with sacrifices of that sort God is greatly pleased.
For God is not unjust so that He is unmindful of your labour and of the love which you have manifested towards Himself in having rendered services to His people and in still rendering them.
For you know the condescending goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ--how for your sakes He became poor, though He was rich, in order that you through His poverty might grow rich.
And if I distribute all my possessions to the poor, and give up my body to be burned, but am destitute of Love, it profits me nothing.
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Generosity » Liberality in the early church
So the disciples decided to send relief, every one in proportion to his means, to the brethren living in Judaea.
And, in fact, there was not a needy man among them, for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the money which they realised, and gave it to the Apostles, and distribution was made to every one according to his wants.
how, while passing through great trouble, their boundless joy even amid their deep poverty has overflowed to increase their generous liberality.
because even in Thessalonica you sent several times to minister to my needs.
Generosity » Offerings for the rebuilding of the temple
Zacchaeus however stood up, and addressing the Lord said, "Here and now, Master, I give half my property to the poor, and if I have unjustly exacted money from any man, I pledge myself to repay to him four times the amount."
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 He saw the people throwing their gifts into the Treasury--the rich people. He also saw a poor widow dropping in two farthings, and He said, "In truth I tell you that this widow, so poor, has thrown in more than any of them. read more.
For from what they could well spare they have all of them contributed to the offerings, but she in her need has thrown in all she had to live on."
Generosity » Over-plus of gifts
Topics on Generosity
Generosity, God's
Ephesians 1:7-9It is in Him, and through the shedding of His blood, that we have our deliverance--the forgiveness of our offences--so abundant was God's grace,
Generosity, Human
2 Corinthians 8:7-9Yes, just as you are already very rich in faith, readiness of speech, knowledge, unwearied zeal, and in the love that is in you, implanted by us, see to it that this grace of liberal giving also flourishes in you.
Generosity, Used Towards
Romans 12:13Relieve the necessities of God's people; always practise hospitality.
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- Blessing Others
- Blessings Of The Poor
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- 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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