70 Bible Verses about Giving

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Deuteronomy 15:10

You shall give to him freely, and your heart shall not be grudging when you give to him, because for this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake.

Matthew 10:42

And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward."

2 Corinthians 8:7

But as you excel in everything--in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you--see that you excel in this act of grace also.

Luke 6:30

Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back.

Luke 11:11

What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent;

Mark 12:44

For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on."

1 Chronicles 16:29

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him! Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness;

Isaiah 45:3

I will give you the treasures of darkness and the hoards in secret places, that you may know that it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who call you by your name.

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Numbers 31:50

And we have brought the LORD's offering, what each man found, articles of gold, armlets and bracelets, signet rings, earrings, and beads, to make atonement for ourselves before the LORD."

2 Samuel 8:10-11

Toi sent his son Joram to King David, to ask about his health and to bless him because he had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him, for Hadadezer had often been at war with Toi. And Joram brought with him articles of silver, of gold, and of bronze. These also King David dedicated to the LORD, together with the silver and gold that he dedicated from all the nations he subdued,

Micah 4:13

Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion, for I will make your horn iron, and I will make your hoofs bronze; you shall beat in pieces many peoples; and shall devotetheir gain to the LORD, their wealth to the Lord of the whole earth.

Exodus 25:2

"Speak to the people of Israel, that they take for me a contribution. From every man whose heart moves him you shall receive the contribution for me.

Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to ability

Leviticus 14:30

And he shall offer, of the turtledoves or pigeons, whichever he can afford,

Leviticus 27:8

And if someone is too poor to pay the valuation, then he shall be made to stand before the priest, and the priest shall value him; the priest shall value him according to what the vower can afford.

Deuteronomy 16:17

Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you.

Ezra 2:69

According to their ability they gave to the treasury of the work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priests' garments.

Nehemiah 5:8

and said to them, "We, as far as we are able, have bought back our Jewish brothers who have been sold to the nations, but you even sell your brothers that they may be sold to us!" They were silent and could not find a word to say.

Giving » Systematic » To God, of the best

Leviticus 22:21

And when anyone offers a sacrifice of peace offerings to the LORDto fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering from the herd or from the flock, to be accepted it must be perfect; there shall be no blemish in it.

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Matthew 6:1-4

"Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. "Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, read more.
so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 8:11-12

So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have. For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.

2 Corinthians 8:14

your abundance at the present time should supply their need, so that their abundance may supply your need, that there may be fairness.

Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely

Giving » Systematic » Freely

Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to income

Deuteronomy 16:17

Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you.

Giving » Systematic » According to income

Deuteronomy 16:17

Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you.

Giving » Sacrificial » The widow of zarephath

1 Kings 17:13

And Elijah said to her, "Do not fear; go and do as you have said. But first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterward make something for yourself and your son.

1 Kings 17:15

And she went and did as Elijah said. And she and he and her household ate for many days.

Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia

2 Corinthians 8:3-4

For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints--

Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week

Giving » Systematic » Regularly, every week

Giving » Scriptural rules for » Cheerfully

Giving » Systematic » Cheerfully

Giving » Sacrificial » Mary of bethany

Matthew 26:7

a woman came up to him with an alabaster flask of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he reclined at table.

Giving » Scriptural rules for » With simplicity

Giving » Systematic » With simplicity

Giving » Scriptural rules for » Without ostentation

Giving » Sacrificial » Israel, at the erection of the tabernacle

Giving » Systematic » Without ostentation

Giving » Sacrificial » Members of the early church

Acts 4:34

There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold

Giving » Sacrificial » The poor widow

Luke 21:4

For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on."

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Genesis 24:33

Then food was set before him to eat. But he said, "I will not eat until I have said what I have to say." He said, "Speak on."

Giving Sacrifices

Ezra 6:9-10

And whatever is needed--bulls, rams, or sheep for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, or oil, as the priests at Jerusalem require--let that be given to them day by day without fail,

Giving To God

Romans 11:35

"Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?"

Giving Up

Psalm 13:1-2

How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?

Giving Without Expecting Return

Luke 6:34

And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount.

Not Giving

Genesis 24:41

Then you will be free from my oath, when you come to my clan. And if they will not give her to you, you will be free from my oath.'

Not Giving Up

2 Corinthians 4:16-17

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.

People Giving Clothes

Genesis 24:53

And the servant brought out jewelry of silver and of gold, and garments, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave to her brother and to her mother costly ornaments.

The Holy Spirit Giving Joy

Luke 1:41-45

And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit,

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