'Gave' in the Bible

[who] also sealed us and gave the down payment of the Spirit in our hearts.

I testify that [they gave] according to [their] ability, and beyond [their] ability, by their own choice,

and not just as we had hoped, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and [then] to us, by the will of God.

Just as it is written, "He scattered widely, he gave to the poor; his righteousness remains {forever}."

For even if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave [us] {for building you up and not for tearing you down}, I will not be put to shame,