70 Bible Verses about Giving

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Deuteronomy 15:10

But give him, and let it not grieve thine heart to give. Because that for that thing, the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works and in all that thou puttest thine hand to.

Luke 6:38

Give, and it shall be given unto you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosoms. For with what measure ye mete, with the same shall men mete to you again."

Proverbs 11:24

Some man giveth out his goods, and is richer; but the niggard, having enough, will depart from nothing, and yet is ever in poverty.

Matthew 10:42

And whosoever shall give unto one of these little ones, to drink a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, I tell you of a truth, he shall not lose his reward."

2 Corinthians 8:7

Now therefore, as ye are rich in all parts, in faith, in word, in knowledge, in all ferventness, and in love, which ye have to us: even so see that ye be plenteous in this benevolence.

Proverbs 2:6

For it is the LORD that giveth wisdom, out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

Luke 6:30

Give to every man that asketh of thee. And of him that taketh away thy goods, ask them not again.

Luke 11:11

If the son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father: will he give him a stone? Or if he ask fish, will he for a fish, give him a serpent?

Mark 12:44

For they all did cast in of their superfluity: But she of her poverty, did cast in all that she had, even all her living."

1 Chronicles 16:29

Give honour unto the LORD's name: bring presents and come before him, and bow to the LORD in holy apparel.

Isaiah 45:3

I shall give thee the hid treasure and the thing which is secretly kept, that thou mayest know, that I the God of Israel have called thee by thy name:

Luke 3:11

He answered and said unto them, "He that hath two coats, let him part with him that hath none: And he that hath meat, let him do likewise."

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Numbers 31:50

We have therefore brought a present unto the LORD: what every man found of jewels of gold: chains, bracelets, rings, earrings and spangles, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD."

2 Samuel 8:10-11

he sent Joram his son unto king David to salute him with peace and to bless him because he had fought against Hadadezer and beaten him - for Toi kept war with Hadadezer - which son brought vessels of silver, gold and of brass with him. And them also King David did dedicate unto the LORD with the silver and gold that he consecrated of all nations which he subdued:

Micah 4:13

Therefore get thee up, O thou daughter Zion, and thresh out the corn. For I will make thy horn iron. and thy claws brass, that thou mayest grind many people: their goods shalt thou appropriate unto the LORD, and their substance unto the ruler of the whole world.

Exodus 25:2

"Speak unto the children of Israel, that they give me a heave offering, and of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart, ye shall take it.

Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to ability

Leviticus 14:30

And he shall offer one of the turtle doves or of the young pigeons, such as he can get:

Leviticus 27:8

If he be too poor so to be set, then let him come before the priest: and let the priest value him, according as the hand of him that vowed is able to get.

Deuteronomy 16:17

but every man with the gift of his hand, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God, which he hath given thee.

Ezra 2:69

and gave after their ability, unto the treasure of the work, one and three score thousand drams, and five thousand pounds of silver, and a hundred priests' garments.

Nehemiah 5:8

and said unto them, "We, after our ability, have bought our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the Heathen. And will ye sell your brethren, whom we have bought unto us?" Then held they their peace, and could find nothing to answer.

Giving » Systematic » To God, of the best

Leviticus 22:21

If a man will offer a peace offering unto the LORD and separate a vow or a freewill offering of the oxen or the flock, it must be without deformity, that it may be accepted. There may be no blemish therein:

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Matthew 6:1-4

Take heed to your alms, that ye give it not in the sight of men, to the intent that ye would be seen of them: or else ye get no reward of your father which is in heaven. Whensoever therefore thou givest thine alms, thou shalt not make a trumpet to be blown before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues, and in the streets, for to be praised of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. But when thou doest thine alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: read more.
that thine alms may be secret: and thy father which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7

This yet remember, how that he which soweth little, shall reap little: and he that soweth plenteously shall reap plenteously. And let every man do according as he hath purposed in his heart, not grudgingly, or of necessity. For God loveth a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 8:11-12

Now therefore perform the deed, that as there was in you a readiness to will, even so ye may perform the deed, of that which ye have. For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

2 Corinthians 8:14

that your abundance succor their lack at this present time of dearth - that their abundance may supply your lack; that there may be equality,

Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely

Luke 6:38

Give, and it shall be given unto you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosoms. For with what measure ye mete, with the same shall men mete to you again."

Giving » Systematic » Freely

Luke 6:38

Give, and it shall be given unto you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosoms. For with what measure ye mete, with the same shall men mete to you again."

Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to income

Deuteronomy 16:17

but every man with the gift of his hand, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God, which he hath given thee.

Giving » Systematic » According to income

Deuteronomy 16:17

but every man with the gift of his hand, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God, which he hath given thee.

Giving » Sacrificial » The widow of zarephath

1 Kings 17:13

And Elijah said unto her, "Fear not, but go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first of all, and bring it out to me, and afterward make for thee and thy son.

1 Kings 17:15

And she went and did as Elijah bade. And she and he and her house did eat a good space,

Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia

2 Corinthians 8:3-4

For to their powers - I bear them record - yea and beyond their power, they were willing of their own accord, and prayed us with great instance, that we would receive their benefit, and suffer them to be partakers with others in ministering to 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

there came unto him a woman, which had an alabaster box of precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at the board.

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

Exodus 36:5

and spake unto Moses saying, "The people bring too much, and above that is enough to serve for the work which the LORD hath commanded to make."

Giving » Systematic » Without ostentation

Giving » Sacrificial » Members of the early church

Acts 4:34

Neither was there any among them that lacked. For as many as were possessors of lands or houses, sold them and brought the price of the things that were sold,

Giving » Sacrificial » The poor widow

Luke 21:4

For they all have of their superfluity added unto the offering of God: But she, of her penury, hath cast in all the substance that she had."

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Generous Giving Examples

Exodus 36:5

and spake unto Moses saying, "The people bring too much, and above that is enough to serve for the work which the LORD hath commanded to make."

Giving In Marriage

Luke 20:34

Jesus answered and said unto them, "The children of this world marry wives, and are married,

Giving Information

Genesis 24:33

and there was meat set before him to eat. But he said, "I will not eat, until I have said mine errand." And he said, "Say on."

Giving Sacrifices

Ezra 6:9-10

And if they have need of calves, lambs, or goats, for the burnt offering unto the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine and oil, after the custom of the priests at Jerusalem, there shall be given them daily as is according: and see that this be done without fault,

Giving To God

Romans 11:35

Other who hath given unto him first, that he might be recompensed again?

Giving Up

Psalm 13:1-2

{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? Forever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

Giving Without Expecting Return

Luke 6:34

If ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive: what thank shall ye have: for the very sinners, lend to sinners, to receive as much again.

God Giving His Son

John 4:10

Jesus answered and said unto her, "If thou knowest the gift of God, and who it is, that sayeth to thee, 'Give me drink': thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee water of life."

Not Giving

Genesis 24:41

But and if, when thou comest unto my kindred, they will not give thee one; then shalt thou bear no peril of mine oath.'

Not Giving Up

2 Corinthians 4:16-17

Wherefore, we are not wearied: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

People Giving Clothes

Genesis 24:53

And the servant took forth jewels of silver and jewels of gold and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: But unto her brother and to her mother, he gave spices.

The Holy Spirit Giving Joy

Luke 1:41-45

And it fortuned, as Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe sprang in her belly. And Elizabeth was filled with the holy ghost,

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