9 Bible Verses about Liberality

Then Mary, taking a pound of ointment of pure spikenard, very costly, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.

Then Peter arose, and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber; and all the widows came to him weeping, and showing the coats and cloaks which Dorcas made while she was with them.

and certain women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons, and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herods steward, and Susanna, and many others, who afforded them aid from their substance.

But give what they contain in alms, and lo! all is clean to you.

In all ways I showed you that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

He answered and said to them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath food, let him do likewise.

Now concerning the collection for the saints, according to the directions which I gave to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.

Charge those who are rich in this world that they be not highminded, nor place their hope in uncertain riches, but in God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, liberal in imparting, willing to communicate,

And according as any one of the disciples was prospered, they determined every one of them to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judaea;

For there was no one 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, and laid them at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was made to every one, according as he had need.

that under a great trial of distress the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty increased the riches of their liberality;

for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again to my necessity.

Every first day of the week let each of you lay by him something in store, according as he hath prospered; that the collections may not have to be made when I come.

And Zacchaeus stood up, and said to the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken anything from any one by false representation, I restore him fourfold.

But as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this exercise of liberality also.

while ye are enriched in everything to all liberality, which worketh out through us thanksgiving to God; for the ministration of this service not only supplieth the wants of the saints, but also overfloweth through many thanksgivings to God; while by the proof afforded by this ministration they glorify God for your obedience to your profession in regard to the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution in regard to them and in regard to all;

In all ways I showed you that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

But works of kindness and liberality forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Each one, as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver.

For if there be first the willing mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath, not according to what he hath not.

Relieve the wants of the holy; be given to hospitality.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

In all ways I showed you that so laboring ye ought to support 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 him that stealeth steal no more, but rather let him labor, working with his hands at that which is good, that he may have to give to him that is in need.

Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been bestowed in the churches of Macedonia; that under a great trial of distress the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty increased the riches of their liberality; for according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord, read more.
begging of us with much entreaty the favor of sharing in the ministration to the saints; and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and to us by the will of God;

Notwithstanding, ye did well in sharing with me in my distress. And ye yourselves also know, Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I went forth from Macedonia, no church communicated with me in an account of giving and receiving, but ye only; for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again to my necessity.

And all that believed were together, and had all things common; and they sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as any one had need.

And the multitude of those who believed were of one heart, and of one soul; and not one of them said that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. And with great power did the apostles give their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus; and great grace was upon them all. For there was no one 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, read more.
and laid them at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was made to every one, according as he had need. And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, when interpreted, Son of consolation,) a Levite, born in Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus; for what was lacking on your part, they supplied;

And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give up my body that I may be burned, and have not love, it profiteth me nothing.

For I know your readiness of mind, of which I boast in behalf of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was prepared a year ago; and your zeal stirred up the greater part of them.

For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

because he was near to death on account of the work, hazarding his life to supply what was wanting on your part in the ministration to me.

and not that only, but who was also appointed by the churches as our fellowtraveler in the matter of this bounty, which is administered by us to the honor of the Lord himself, and of our ready mind;

For concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you. For I know your readiness of mind, of which I boast in behalf of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was prepared a year ago; and your zeal stirred up the greater part of them. But I sent the brethren, that our boasting of you should not prove unfounded in this respect; that, as I said, ye may be prepared; read more.
lest, should the Macedonians come with me, and find you unprepared, we (not to say ye) should be put to shame in respect to this confidence. I thought it necessary therefore to exhort the brethren to go before to you, and make up beforehand your bounty, which was already announced, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not of covetousness. But this there is to say: He that soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully. Each one, as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make every blessing abound toward you, that ye, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work; as it is written: "He dispersed abroad, he gave to the poor; his righteousness remaineth for ever." Now, he that ministereth seed to the sower, and bread for food, will supply and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness; while ye are enriched in everything to all liberality, which worketh out through us thanksgiving to God; for the ministration of this service not only supplieth the wants of the saints, but also overfloweth through many thanksgivings to God; while by the proof afforded by this ministration they glorify God for your obedience to your profession in regard to the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution in regard to them and in regard to all;

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

And a certain poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called to him his disciples, and said to them, Truly do I say to you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than all those who are casting into the treasury. For they all threw in of their abundance; but she out of her penury threw in all that she had, her whole living.

But take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen by them; otherwise ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Truly do I say to you, They have received their reward. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth;

And according as any one of the disciples was prospered, they determined every one of them to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judaea; which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

What doth it profit, my brethren, if any one say that he hath faith, and have not works? Can his faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, and one of you say to them, Depart in peace, be warmed and be filled, notwithstanding ye give them not the things needful for the body, what doth it profit?

And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, when interpreted, Son of consolation,) a Levite, born in Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

Give to him that asketh of thee; and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not away.

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work, and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered and are still ministering to the saints.

or he that exhorteth, to exhortation; he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that presideth over others, with diligence; he that doeth deeds of mercy, with cheerfulness.

But a certain Samaritan, as he was journeying, came where he was, and when he saw him, had compassion, and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine, and setting him on his own beast, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day, he took out two denaries and gave them to the host, and said, Take care of him; and whatever thou spendest more, I, when I come back, will repay thee.

But whoever hath this worlds goods, and seeth his brother having need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

And he looked up and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. And he said, In truth I say to you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all. read more.
For all these out of their abundance cast in to the offerings; but she out of her penury cast in all the living that she had.

And when she had been baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be a believer in the Lord, come into my house, and abide. And she constrained us.

Sell what ye have, and give alms. Make for yourselves purses which wax not old, treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, nor moth destroyeth.

Ye yourselves know, that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those that were with me.

and they sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as any one had need.

And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. And he said, In truth I say to you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all. For all these out of their abundance cast in to the offerings; but she out of her penury cast in all the living that she had.

Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name being interpreted is the same as Dorcas, that is, Gazelle. This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

who also honored us with many honors, and when we put to sea, loaded us with such things as were necessary.

and certain women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons, and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herods steward, and Susanna, and many others, who afforded them aid from their substance.

And they came to Jesus, and besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldst do this for him; for he loveth our nation, and himself built the synagogue for us.

but to make an equality; at the present season your abundance meeting their deficiency, that their abundance may at another time meet your deficiency; that there may be equality;

And according as any one of the disciples was prospered, they determined every one of them to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judaea;

But I have all, and abound; I am full, having received from Epaphroditus what was sent from you, a sweet odor, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herods steward, and Susanna, and many others, who afforded them aid from their substance.

and when they had come into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and did homage to him; and opening their treasures, they presented him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Then Mary, taking a pound of ointment of pure spikenard, very costly, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.

Then Peter arose, and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber; and all the widows came to him weeping, and showing the coats and cloaks which Dorcas made while she was with them.

and certain women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons, and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herods steward, and Susanna, and many others, who afforded them aid from their substance.

Then Mary, taking a pound of ointment of pure spikenard, very costly, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.

Then Peter arose, and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber; and all the widows came to him weeping, and showing the coats and cloaks which Dorcas made while she was with them.

and certain women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons, and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herods steward, and Susanna, and many others, who afforded them aid from their substance.