60 Bible Verses about Giving
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Give, and others will give to you. A generous measure, pressed and shaken down, and running over, will they pour into your lap; For the measure that you mete will be meted out to you in return."
I left nothing undone to show you that, laboring as I labored, you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said himself-- 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Let every one give as he has determined before hand, not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves 'a cheerful giver.'
So that your charity may be secret; and your Father, who sees what is in secret, will recompense you.
And, if any one gives but a cup of cold water to one of these lowly ones because he is a disciple, I tell you that he shall assuredly not lose his reward."
Therefore, when you do acts of charity, do not have a trumpet blown in front of you, as hypocrites do in the Synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. There, I tell you, is their reward!
For I will myself give you words, and a wisdom which all your opponents together will be unable to resist or defy.
Ask, and your prayer shall be granted; search, and you shall find; knock, and the door shall be opened to you.
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.
All those whom the Father gives me will come to me; and no one who comes to me will I ever turn away.
Under all circumstances give thanks to God. For this is his will for you as made known in Christ Jesus.
And, whatever you say or do, do everything in the Name of the Lord Jesus; and through him offer thanksgiving to God the father.
Give to every one who asks of you; and, when any one takes away what is yours, do not demand its return.
And Jesus replied: "Pay to the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, and to God what belongs to God." And they wondered at him.
What father among you, if his son asks him for a fish, will give him a snake instead,
For every one else put in something from what he had to spare, while she, in her need, put in all she had--everything that she had to live on."
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that every one who believes in him may not be lost, but have Immortal Life.
"Let the man who has two coats," answered John, "share with him who has none; and the man who has food do the same."
Have never omitted to thank God on your behalf, whenever I make mention of you in my prayers.
From Thematic Bible
Charity » Giving
I left nothing undone to show you that, laboring as I labored, you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said himself-- '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
So that he might himself bring the Church, in all her beauty, into his own presence, with no spot or wrinkle or blemish of any kind, but that she might be holy and faultless.
but by precious blood, as it were of a lamb, unblemished and spotless, the Blood of Christ.
Giving » Rules for
Take care not to perform your religious duties in public in order to be seen by others; if you do, your Father who is in Heaven has no reward for you. Therefore, when you do acts of charity, do not have a trumpet blown in front of you, as hypocrites do in the Synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. There, I tell you, is their reward! But, when you do acts of charity, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, read more.
So that your charity may be secret; and your Father, who sees what is in secret, will recompense you.
Remember the saying--'Scanty sowing, scanty harvest; plentiful sowing, plentiful harvest.' Let every one give as he has determined before hand, not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves 'a cheerful giver.'
On the first day of every week each of you should put by what he can afford, so that no collections need be made after I have come.
And now I want you to complete the work, so that its completion may correspond with your willing readiness--in proportion, of course, to your means. For, where there is willingness, a man's gift is valued by its comparison with what he has, and not with what he has not.
On the present occasion, what you can spare may supply their need, so that at another time what they can spare may supply your need, and thus matters may be equalized.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely
Sell what belongs to you, and give in charity. Make yourselves purses that will not wear out--an inexhaustible treasure in Heaven, where no thief comes near, or moth works ruin.
Cure the sick, raise the dead, make the lepers clean, drive out demons. You have received free of cost, give free of cost.
Give, and others will give to you. A generous measure, pressed and shaken down, and running over, will they pour into your lap; For the measure that you mete will be meted out to you in return."
Giving » Systematic » Freely
Sell what belongs to you, and give in charity. Make yourselves purses that will not wear out--an inexhaustible treasure in Heaven, where no thief comes near, or moth works ruin.
Cure the sick, raise the dead, make the lepers clean, drive out demons. You have received free of cost, give free of cost.
Give, and others will give to you. A generous measure, pressed and shaken down, and running over, will they pour into your lap; For the measure that you mete will be meted out to you in return."
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to income
Give to him who asks of you; and, from him who wants to borrow from you, do not turn away.
Giving » Systematic » According to income
Give to him who asks of you; and, from him who wants to borrow from you, do not turn away.
Giving » Sacrificial » The widow of zarephath
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
I can bear witness that to the full extent of their power, and even beyond their power, spontaneously, And with many an appeal to us for permission, they showed their love, and contributed their share towards the fund for their fellow-Christians.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week
On the first day of every week each of you should put by what he can afford, so that no collections need be made after I have come.
Giving » Systematic » Regularly, every week
On the first day of every week each of you should put by what he can afford, so that no collections need be made after I have come.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Cheerfully
Let every one give as he has determined before hand, not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves 'a cheerful giver.'
Giving » Systematic » Cheerfully
Let every one give as he has determined before hand, not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves 'a cheerful giver.'
Giving » Sacrificial » Mary of bethany
a woman came up to him with an alabaster jar of very costly perfume, and poured the perfume upon his head as he was at table.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » With simplicity
The speaker to his exhortation. Let the man who gives in charity do so with a generous heart; let him who is in authority exercise due diligence; let him who shows kindness do so in a cheerful spirit.
Giving » Systematic » With simplicity
The speaker to his exhortation. Let the man who gives in charity do so with a generous heart; let him who is in authority exercise due diligence; let him who shows kindness do so in a cheerful spirit.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Without ostentation
But, when you do acts of charity, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
Giving » Sacrificial » Israel, at the erection of the tabernacle
Giving » Systematic » Without ostentation
But, when you do acts of charity, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
Giving » Sacrificial » Members of the early church
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
Giving » Sacrificial » The poor widow
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."
Topics on Giving
Angels Giving The Law
Acts 7:53You who received the Law as transmitted by angels and yet failed to keep it."
Generous Giving Examples
Mark 12:42But one poor widow came and put in two farthings, which make a half-penny.
Giving Back
Mark 12:17And Jesus replied: "Pay to the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, and to God what belongs to God." And they wondered at him.
Giving Food And Drink
Matthew 14:16But Jesus said: "They need not go away, it is for you to give them something to eat."
Giving Good Things
James 1:17Every good thing given us, and every perfect gift, is from above, and comes down to us from the Maker of the Lights in the heavens, who is himself never subject to change or to eclipse.
Giving In Marriage
Luke 20:34"The men and women of this world," said Jesus, "marry and are given in marriage;
Giving Money To The Church
2 Corinthians 9:7Let every one give as he has determined before hand, not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves 'a cheerful giver.'
Giving Thanks
Ephesians 5:20Always give thanks for everything to our God and Father, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Giving To Others
Hebrews 13:16Never forget to do kindly acts and to share what you have with others, for such sacrifices are acceptable to God.
Giving To The Poor
1 Corinthians 13:3Even though I dole my substance to the poor, even though I sacrifice my body, that I may boast, yet have not Love, it avails me nothing!
Giving Up
Colossians 1:11-12You will be made strong at all points with a strength worthy of the power manifested in his Glory--strong to endure with patience, and even with gladness, whatever may befall you;
Giving Without Expecting Return
Luke 6:34If you lend only to those from whom you expect to get something, what thanks will be due to you? Even the outcast lend to the outcast in the hope of getting as much in return!
Giving, Advice On
Matthew 6:1Take care not to perform your religious duties in public in order to be seen by others; if you do, your Father who is in Heaven has no reward for you.
Giving, Of Oneself
1 John 3:16We have learned to know what love is from this--that Christ laid down his life on our behalf. Therefore we also ought to lay down our lives on behalf of our Brothers.
Giving, Of Possessions
Matthew 19:21"If you wish to be perfect," answered Jesus, "go and sell your property, and give to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; then come and follow me."
Giving, Of Talents
1 Corinthians 4:7For who makes any one of you superior to others? And what have you that was not given you? But if you received it as a gift, why do you boast as if you had not?
Giving, Of Time
Acts 17:26He made all races of the earth's surface--fixing a time for their rise and fall, and the limits of their settlements--
God Giving Breath
Acts 17:25Nor yet do human hands minister to his wants, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives, to all, life, and breath, and all things.
God Giving Freely
James 1:5If one of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask wisdom from the God who gives freely to every one without reproaches, and it will be given to him.
God Giving His Son
John 4:10"If you knew of the gift of God," replied Jesus, "and who it is that is saying to you 'Give me some water,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you 'living water'."
God Giving His Spirit
John 3:34For he whom God sent as his Messenger gives us God's own teaching, for God does not limit the gift of the Spirit.
God Giving Life
Acts 17:25Nor yet do human hands minister to his wants, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives, to all, life, and breath, and all things.
God Giving Light
Ephesians 1:18That your minds may be so enlightened that you may realize the hope given by God's Call, the wealth of the glory of his heritage among Christ's People,
God Giving Rest
Matthew 11:28Come to me, all you who toil and are burdened, and I will give you rest!
God Giving Strength
Philippians 4:13I can do everything in the strength of him who makes me strong!
God Giving To The Son
Matthew 11:27Everything has been committed to me by my Father; nor does any one fully know the Son, except the Father, or fully know the Father, except the Son and those to whom the Son may choose to reveal him.
God Giving Understanding
2 Timothy 2:7Reflect upon what I say; the Lord will always help you to understand.
Jesus Freely Giving His Life
John 10:18No one took it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to receive it again. This is the command which I received from my Father."
Never Giving Up
1 Corinthians 13:7Love bears with all things, every trustful, ever hopeful, ever patient.
Not Giving Up
2 Corinthians 4:16-17Therefore, as I said, we do not lose heart. No, even though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
People Giving Clothes
Matthew 5:40And, when any one wants to go to law with you, to take your coat, let him have your cloak as well;
People Giving Other Things
Matthew 25:28'Therefore,' he continued, 'take away from him the six hundred pounds, and give it to the one who has the six thousand.
Sacrificial Giving
Acts 2:45They sold their property and their goods, and shared the proceeds among them all, according to their individual needs.
Staying Strong And Not Giving Up
Galatians 6:9Let us never tire of doing right, for at the proper season we shall reap our harvest, if we do not grow weary.
The Holy Spirit Giving Joy
Luke 1:41-45When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child moved within her, and Elizabeth herself was filled with the Holy Spirit,
The Holy Spirit Giving Life
John 6:63It is the Spirit that gives Life; mere flesh is of no avail. In the teaching that I have been giving you there is Spirit and there is Life.
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