70 Bible Verses about Giving
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Thou shalt surely give him, and thy heart shall not be grieved when thou givest to him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thy hand to.
Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye give to others, it shall be measured to you again.
I have shown you all things, that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or by constraint: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
That thy alms may be in secret; and thy Father who seeth in secret, himself will reward thee openly.
He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth to the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
And whoever shall give to drink to one of these little ones, a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily, I say to you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
Therefore, when thou doest thy alms, do not sound 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 to you, they have their reward.
I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and the door shall be opened to you:
Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.
All that the Father giveth me, shall come to me; and him that cometh to me, I will in no wise reject.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
And I will give you pastors according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
And whatever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods, ask them not again.
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
And Jesus answering, said to them, Render to Cesar the things that are Cesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they wondered at him.
If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he shall ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?
For all they cast in of their abundance: but she of her want cast in all that she had, even all her living.
Give to the LORD the glory due to his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.
And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, who call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.
He answereth and saith to them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath provisions, let him do likewise.
Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
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Charity » Giving
I have shown you all things, that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Giving » To God, general references to
We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every man hath obtained of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, ear-rings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD.
Honor the LORD with thy substance, and with the first-fruits of all thy increase:
Then Toi sent Joram his son to king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: (for Hadadezer had wars with Toi) and Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass: Which also king David dedicated to the LORD, with the silver and gold that he had dedicated of all nations which he subdued;
Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thy horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain to JEHOVAH, and their substance to the Lord of the whole earth.
Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to ability
And he shall offer one of the turtle-doves, or of the young pigeons, such as he can get;
But if he shall be poorer than thy estimation, then he shall present himself before the priest, and the priest shall value him: according to his ability that vowed shall the priest value him.
Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.
They gave after their ability to the treasure of the work sixty and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pounds of silver, and one hundred priests garments.
And I said to them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, who were sold to the heathen; and will ye even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold to us? Then they held their peace, and found nothing to answer.
Giving » Systematic » To God, of the best
That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall take it from the sheep or from the goats:
And whoever offereth a sacrifice of peace-offerings to the LORD to accomplish his vow, or a free-will-offering in beeves, or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted: there shall be in it no blemish.
Giving » Rules for
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen by them: otherwise ye have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Therefore, when thou doest thy alms, do not sound 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 to you, they have their reward. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: read more.
That thy alms may be in secret; and thy Father who seeth in secret, himself will reward thee openly.
But this I say, He who soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly; and he who soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or by constraint: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Upon the first day of the week, let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
Now therefore finish the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not.
But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely
Sell what ye have, and give alms: provide yourselves bags which become not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons: freely ye have received, freely give.
Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye give to others, it shall be measured to you again.
Giving » Systematic » Freely
Sell what ye have, and give alms: provide yourselves bags which become not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons: freely ye have received, freely give.
Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye give to others, it shall be measured to you again.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to income
Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not thou away.
Giving » Systematic » According to income
Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not thou away.
Giving » Sacrificial » The widow of zarephath
And Elijah said to her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me of it a little cake first, and bring it to me, and afterward make for thee and for thy son.
And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days.
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
For to their power, I bear testimony, and even beyond their power, they were willing of themselves; Praying us with much entreaty, that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week
Upon the first day of the week, let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
Giving » Systematic » Regularly, every week
Upon the first day of the week, let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Cheerfully
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or by constraint: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Giving » Systematic » Cheerfully
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or by constraint: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Giving » Sacrificial » Mary of bethany
There came to him a woman having an alabaster-box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head as he sat at table.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » With simplicity
Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Giving » Systematic » With simplicity
Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Without ostentation
But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
Giving » Sacrificial » Israel, at the erection of the tabernacle
And they spoke to Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the LORD commanded to make.
Giving » Systematic » Without ostentation
But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
Giving » Sacrificial » Members of the early church
Neither was there any among them that was in want: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
Giving » Sacrificial » The poor widow
For all these have of their abundance cast in to the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.
Topics on Giving
Angels Giving The Law
Acts 7:53Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it.
Generous Giving Examples
Exodus 36:5And they spoke to Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the LORD commanded to make.
Giving Back
Mark 12:17And Jesus answering, said to them, Render to Cesar the things that are Cesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they wondered at him.
Giving Food And Drink
Genesis 3:6And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise; she took of its fruit, and ate, and gave also to her husband with her, and he ate.
Giving Good Things
James 1:17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Giving In Marriage
Luke 20:34And Jesus answering, said to them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:
Giving Information
Genesis 24:33And there was set food before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told my errand. And he said, Speak on.
Giving Money To The Church
2 Corinthians 9:7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or by constraint: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Giving Sacrifices
Ezra 6:9-10And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt-offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests who are at Jerusalem, let it be given to them day by day without fail:
Giving Thanks
Ephesians 5:20Giving thanks always for all things to God and the Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Giving To God
Romans 11:35Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed to him again?
Giving To Others
Hebrews 13:16But to do good, and to communicate, forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Giving To The Poor
1 Corinthians 13:3And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
Giving Up
Psalm 13:1-2To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
Giving Without Expecting Return
Luke 6:34And if ye lend to them from whom ye hope to receive, what thanks have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much in return.
Giving, Advice On
Matthew 6:1Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen by them: otherwise ye have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
Giving, Of Oneself
1 John 3:16By this we perceive the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Giving, Of Possessions
Proverbs 28:27He that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Giving, Of Talents
1 Corinthians 4:7For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?
Giving, Of Time
Job 14:5Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months is with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass;
God Giving Breath
Job 33:4The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
God Giving Freely
James 1:5If any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given to him.
God Giving His Son
John 4:10Jesus answered and said to her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldst have asked him, and he would have given thee living water.
God Giving His Spirit
John 3:34For he whom God hath sent, speaketh the words of God: for to him God giveth not the Spirit by measure.
God Giving Life
Genesis 2:7And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
God Giving Light
Psalm 27:1A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
God Giving Strength
Psalm 29:11The LORD will give strength to his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
God Giving To The Son
Matthew 11:27All things are delivered to me by my Father; and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
God Giving Understanding
Job 32:8But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
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 have I received from my Father.
Never Giving Up
1 Corinthians 13:7Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
Not Giving
Genesis 24:41Then shalt thou be clear from this my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give not thee one, thou shalt be clear from my oath.
Not Giving Up
2 Corinthians 4:16-17For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man is wasted, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
People Giving Clothes
Genesis 24:53And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: He gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.
People Giving Other Things
Matthew 25:28Take therefore the talent from him, and give it to him who hath ten talents.
Sacrificial Giving
Acts 2:45And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
Staying Strong And Not Giving Up
Galatians 6:9And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
The Holy Spirit Giving Joy
Luke 1:41-45And it came to pass, that when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb: and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit Giving Life
John 6:63It is the spirit that reviveth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak to you, they are spirit, and they are life.
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