60 Bible Verses about Giving
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give, and there shall be given unto you; good measure pressed down, and shook, and running over, shall they give into your lap. For with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured back to you again.
In all things I have set you the example, that so labouring hard ye ought to help the infirm, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, because he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Let every man, as he hath purposed in heart, give, not with reluctance or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver.
that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret, will himself reward thee openly.
And whosoever shall give to one of these little ones, if but a cup of cold water to drink, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
Therefore when thou givest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues, and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Verily I say unto you, They receive their reward.
for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall be utterly unable to contradict or resist.
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
So as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and elocution, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.
Every individual which the Father giveth me will come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in nowise cast out.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-wards.
And everything that ye do in word or in work, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
And give to every one that asketh thee; and from him who would take thy goods, demand them not again.
And Jesus addressing them, said, Render the things which are Caesar's, to Caesar; and what belongs to God, to God. And they marvelled at him.
For what father of you, if his son ask a loaf, will he give him a stone? or if a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?
for all they have cast in of their superfluities; but she from her indigence hath cast in all that she had, even her whole substance.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that every one who believeth in him should not perish, but have life eternal.
And he answering said to them, He that hath two coats, let him give to him that hath none; and he that hath provisions, let him do in like manner.
have not ceased offering up my praises for you, making mention of you in my prayers,
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Charity » Giving
In all things I have set you the example, that so labouring hard ye ought to help the infirm, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, because he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Giving » To God, general references to
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to ability
Giving » Systematic » To God, of the best
that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having blemish, nor wrinkle, nor any such things; but that it may be holy and unblameable.
Giving » Rules for
TAKE heed that ye do not your alms before men, in order to catch their eye: for otherwise ye have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Therefore when thou givest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues, and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Verily I say unto you, They receive their reward. But when thou givest alms, let not thy right hand know what thy left is doing: read more.
that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret, will himself reward thee openly.
But this I add, He that soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly, and he that soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully. Let every man, as he hath purposed in heart, give, not with reluctance or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver.
On the first day of the week let every one of you set apart with himself, treasuring it up, whatsoever he may please to give, that when I come there may be then no gatherings.
Now then accomplish also the doing it, that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be also to perform out of that which ye have. For if there is first a ready mind, a man is acceptable according to what he hath, and not according to what he hath not.
but that according to equality, your abundance on the present occasion should afford a supply for their deficiency, that their abundance also may supply your deficiency, that there may be equality.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely
Sell all your possessions, and give in charity; make yourselves purses that wax not old, a treasure never failing in the heavens, where no thief approaches, nor doth the moth destroy.
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
give, and there shall be given unto you; good measure pressed down, and shook, and running over, shall they give into your lap. For with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured back to you again.
Giving » Systematic » Freely
Sell all your possessions, and give in charity; make yourselves purses that wax not old, a treasure never failing in the heavens, where no thief approaches, nor doth the moth destroy.
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
give, and there shall be given unto you; good measure pressed down, and shook, and running over, shall they give into your lap. For with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured back to you again.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to income
Giving » Systematic » According to income
Giving » Sacrificial » The widow of zarephath
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
For unto their power, I bear them witness, and above their power, they were voluntarily ready [to give]: with much entreaty praying us that we would receive the gift, and [undertake] the communication of the contribution for the saints.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week
On the first day of the week let every one of you set apart with himself, treasuring it up, whatsoever he may please to give, that when I come there may be then no gatherings.
Giving » Systematic » Regularly, every week
On the first day of the week let every one of you set apart with himself, treasuring it up, whatsoever he may please to give, that when I come there may be then no gatherings.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Cheerfully
Let every man, as he hath purposed in heart, give, not with reluctance or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Giving » Systematic » Cheerfully
Let every man, as he hath purposed in heart, give, not with reluctance or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Giving » Sacrificial » Mary of bethany
there came to him a woman having an alabaster-box of very precious aromatic ointment, and poured it upon his head as he sat at table.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » With simplicity
or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; he that distributes, let him do it with simplicity; he that presideth, with diligence; he that is employed in acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Giving » Systematic » With simplicity
or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; he that distributes, let him do it with simplicity; he that presideth, with diligence; he that is employed in acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
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
Neither was there any person in want among them: for as many as were possessors of fields or houses disposed of them, and brought the prices of the things sold,
Giving » Sacrificial » The poor widow
for all they have of their superfluity cast into the oblations for God: but she out of her indigence hath cast in all the substance which she possessed.
Topics on Giving
Angels Giving The Law
Acts 7:53who have received the law through arrangements of angels, yet have not observed it.
Generous Giving Examples
Mark 12:42And one poor widow coming, cast in two mites, which is a farthing.
Giving Back
Mark 12:17And Jesus addressing them, said, Render the things which are Caesar's, to Caesar; and what belongs to God, to God. And they marvelled at him.
Giving Food And Drink
Matthew 14:16But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart: give ye them to eat.
Giving Good Things
James 1:17Every good gift, and every perfect gift, is from above, descending from the father of illuminations, with whom there is no variableness, nor shadow of change.
Giving In Marriage
Luke 20:34And Jesus in reply said to them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:
Giving Money To The Church
2 Corinthians 9:7Let every man, as he hath purposed in heart, give, not with reluctance or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Giving Thanks
Ephesians 5:20giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God even the Father;
Giving To God
Romans 11:35Or who hath first given unto him, and it shall be repaid him again?
Giving To Others
Hebrews 13:16But of beneficence, and liberal distribution, be not unmindful: for such sacrifices God accepts with delight.
Giving To The Poor
1 Corinthians 13:3And if I deal out all my goods in alms, and deliver up my body that I should be burned, but have not love, I am nothing advantaged by it.
Giving Up
Colossians 1:11-12strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and long-suffering with joy;
Giving Without Expecting Return
Luke 6:34And if ye lend to those, from whom ye hope to receive back again, what thanks are due to you? for sinners lend to sinners, that they may receive an equivalent.
Giving, Advice On
Matthew 6:1TAKE heed that ye do not your alms before men, in order to catch their eye: for otherwise ye have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
Giving, Of Oneself
1 John 3:16By this we have known the love [of Christ], because for us he laid down his own life: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Giving, Of Possessions
Matthew 19:21Jesus said to him, If thou art desirous to be perfect, go, sell all thy substance, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
Giving, Of Talents
1 Corinthians 4:7For who distinguisheth thee? and what hast thou which thou hast not received? But if thou also hast received it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?
Giving, Of Time
Acts 17:26And hath made from one man's blood all the nations of mankind, to dwell upon the whole face of the earth, fixing the predetermined periods of their existence, and the boundaries of their several abodes;
God Giving Breath
Acts 17:25nor is he served by human hands, as if he needed any creature, himself imparting to all beings life, and breath, and all things.
God Giving Freely
James 1:5But if any man of you be deficient in wisdom, let him ask it of God, who giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not and it shall be given him.
God Giving His Son
John 4:10Jesus answered and said to her, If thou hadst known the gift of God, and who he is that speaketh to thee, thou wouldest have requested him, and he would have given thee life-giving water.
God Giving His Spirit
John 3:34For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God hath not given the Spirit by measure unto him.
God Giving Life
Acts 17:25nor is he served by human hands, as if he needed any creature, himself imparting to all beings life, and breath, and all things.
God Giving Light
Ephesians 1:18the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he hath called you, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance for the saints,
God Giving Rest
Matthew 11:28Come to me, all who labour hard, and sustain heavy burdens, and I will give you relief.
God Giving Strength
Philippians 4:13I am enabled for all things by Christ who strengtheneth me.
God Giving To The Son
Matthew 11:27All things are delivered up to me by my Father: and no person knoweth the Son but the Father; neither knoweth any person the Father but the Son, and he to whom the Son is pleased to reveal him.
God Giving Understanding
2 Timothy 2:7Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
Jesus Freely Giving His Life
John 10:18No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment I have received from my Father.
Never Giving Up
1 Corinthians 13:7beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
Not Giving Up
2 Corinthians 4:16-17Therefore we never faint; for though our outward man decay, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
People Giving Clothes
Matthew 5:40And if a man will prosecute thee, and take thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
People Giving Other Things
Matthew 25:28Take therefore from him the talent, and give it to him that hath the ten talents.
Sacrificial Giving
Acts 2:45and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as every one had need.
Staying Strong And Not Giving Up
Galatians 6:9Let us not then be weary of well-doing; for in due time we shall reap, if we faint not.
The Holy Spirit Giving Joy
Luke 1:41-45And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
The Holy Spirit Giving Life
John 6:63The Spirit is the life-giving power; the flesh contributeth nothing: the declarations which I make to you, they are spirit, and they are life.
