70 Bible Verses about Giving
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You shall surely give him, and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him; because that for this thing Yahweh your God will bless you in all your work, and in all that you put your hand to.
"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you."
In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.
There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Whoever gives one of these little ones just a cup of cold water to drink in the name of a disciple, most certainly I tell you he will in no way lose his reward."
He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might.
Therefore when you do merciful deeds, don't sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward.
I will praise you, Lord my God, with my whole heart. I will glorify your name forevermore.
for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to withstand or to contradict.
"Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.
But as you abound in everything, in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that you also abound in this grace.
All those who the Father gives me will come to me. Him who comes to me I will in no way throw out.
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
Give to everyone who asks you, and don't ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.
Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Jesus answered them, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." They marveled greatly at him.
"Which of you fathers, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he won't give him a snake instead of a fish, will he?
for they all gave out of their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, gave all that she had to live on."
Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name. Bring an offering, and come before him. Worship Yahweh in holy array.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that it is I, Yahweh, who call you by your name, even the God of Israel.
He answered them, "He who has two coats, let him give to him who has none. He who has food, let him do likewise."
don't cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,
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Charity » Giving
In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Giving » To God, general references to
We have brought Yahweh's offering, what every man has gotten, of jewels of gold, armlets, and bracelets, signet rings, earrings, and necklaces, to make atonement for our souls before Yahweh."
Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:
then Toi sent Joram his son to king David, to Greet him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer and struck him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. [Joram] brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass: These also did king David dedicate to Yahweh, with the silver and gold that he dedicated of all the nations which he subdued;
Arise and thresh, daughter of Zion; for I will make your horn iron, and I will make your hoofs brass; and you will beat in pieces many peoples: and I will devote their gain to Yahweh, and their substance to the Lord of the whole earth.
"Speak to the children of Israel, that they take an offering for me. From everyone whose heart makes him willing you shall take my offering.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to ability
He shall offer one of the turtledoves, or of the young pigeons, such as he is able to afford,
But if he is poorer than your valuation, then he shall be set before the priest, and the priest shall value him; according to the ability of him who vowed shall the priest value him.
every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of Yahweh your God which he has given you.
they gave after their ability into the treasury of the work sixty-one thousand darics of gold, and five thousand minas of silver, and one hundred priests' garments.
I said to them, "We, after our ability, have redeemed our brothers the Jews that were sold to the nations; and would you even sell your brothers, and should they be sold to us?" Then they held their peace, and found never a word.
Giving » Systematic » To God, of the best
that he might present the assembly to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
but with precious blood, as of a faultless and pure lamb, the blood of Christ;
Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male a year old. You shall take it from the sheep, or from the goats:
Whoever offers a sacrifice of peace offerings to Yahweh to accomplish a vow, or for a freewill offering, of the herd or of the flock, it shall be perfect to be accepted; no blemish shall be therein.
Giving » Rules for
"Be careful that you don't do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Therefore when you do merciful deeds, don't sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. But when you do merciful deeds, don't let your left hand know what your right hand does, read more.
so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.
On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.
But now complete the doing also, that as there was the readiness to be willing, so there may be the completion also out of your ability. For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don't have.
but for equality. Your abundance at this present time supplies their lack, that their abundance also may become a supply for your lack; that there may be equality.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely
Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don't grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn't fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys.
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give.
"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you."
Giving » Systematic » Freely
Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don't grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn't fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys.
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give.
"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you."
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to income
every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of Yahweh your God which he has given you.
Give to him who asks you, and don't turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
Giving » Systematic » According to income
every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of Yahweh your God which he has given you.
Give to him who asks you, and don't turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
Giving » Sacrificial » The widow of zarephath
Elijah said to her, "Don't be afraid. Go and do as you have said; but make me of it a little cake first, and bring it out to me, and afterward make some for you and for your son.
She went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, ate [many] days.
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord, begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week
On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.
Giving » Systematic » Regularly, every week
On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Cheerfully
Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.
Giving » Systematic » Cheerfully
Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.
Giving » Sacrificial » Mary of bethany
a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » With simplicity
or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Giving » Systematic » With simplicity
or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Without ostentation
But when you do merciful deeds, don't let your left hand know what your right hand does,
Giving » Sacrificial » Israel, at the erection of the tabernacle
They spoke to Moses, saying, "The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work which Yahweh commanded to make."
Giving » Systematic » Without ostentation
But when you do merciful deeds, don't let your left hand know what your right hand does,
Giving » Sacrificial » Members of the early church
For neither was there among them any who lacked, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,
Giving » Sacrificial » The poor widow
for all these put in gifts for God from their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, put in all that she had to live on."
Topics on Giving
Angels Giving The Law
Acts 7:53You received the law as it was ordained by angels, and didn't keep it!"
Generous Giving Examples
Exodus 36:5They spoke to Moses, saying, "The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work which Yahweh commanded to make."
Giving Back
Mark 12:17Jesus answered them, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." They marveled greatly at him.
Giving Food And Drink
Genesis 3:6When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit, and ate; and she gave some to her husband with her, and he ate.
Giving Good Things
James 1:17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.
Giving In Marriage
Luke 20:34Jesus said to them, "The children of this age marry, and are given in marriage.
Giving Information
Genesis 24:33Food was set before him to eat, but he said, "I will not eat until I have told my message." He said, "Speak on."
Giving Money To The Church
2 Corinthians 9:7Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.
Giving Sacrifices
Ezra 6:9-10That which they have need of, both young bulls, and rams, and lambs, for burnt offerings to the God of heaven; [also] wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the word of the priests who are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail;
Giving Thanks
Ephesians 5:20giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father;
Giving To Others
Hebrews 13:16But don't forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Giving To The Poor
1 Corinthians 13:3If I dole out all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but don't have love, it profits me nothing.
Giving Up
Psalm 13:1-2How long, Yahweh? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?
Giving Without Expecting Return
Luke 6:34If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive back as much.
Giving, Advice On
Matthew 6:1"Be careful that you don't do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
Giving, Of Oneself
1 John 3:16By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
Giving, Of Possessions
Proverbs 28:27One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
Giving, Of Talents
1 Corinthians 4:7For who makes you different? And what do you have that you didn't receive? But if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?
Giving, Of Time
Job 14:5Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months is with you, and you have appointed his bounds that he can't pass;
God Giving Breath
Job 33:4The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
God Giving Freely
James 1:5But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.
God Giving His Son
John 4:10Jesus answered her, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water."
God Giving His Spirit
John 3:34For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for God gives the Spirit without measure.
God Giving Life
Genesis 2:7Yahweh God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
God Giving Light
Psalm 27:1Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?
God Giving Strength
Psalm 29:11Yahweh will give strength to his people. Yahweh will bless his people with peace. A Psalm. A Song for the Dedication of the Temple. By David.
God Giving To The Son
Matthew 11:27All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows the Son, except the Father; neither does anyone know the Father, except the Son, and he to whom the Son desires to reveal him.
God Giving Understanding
Job 32:8But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.
Jesus Freely Giving His Life
John 10:18No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father."
Never Giving Up
1 Corinthians 13:7bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Not Giving
Genesis 24:41Then will you be clear from my oath, when you come to my relatives. If they don't give her to you, you shall be clear from my oath.'
Not Giving Up
2 Corinthians 4:16-17Therefore we don't faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.
People Giving Clothes
Genesis 24:53The servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and clothing, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious things to her brother and her mother.
People Giving Other Things
Matthew 25:28Take away therefore the talent from him, and give it to him who has the ten talents.
Sacrificial Giving
Acts 2:45They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.
Staying Strong And Not Giving Up
Galatians 6:9Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up.
The Holy Spirit Giving Joy
Luke 1:41-45It happened, when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, that the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit Giving Life
John 6:63It is the spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and are life.
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