6 occurrences in 8 translations

'Generous' in the Bible

In spite of their terrible ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and deep poverty have led them to be abundantly generous.

Verse ConceptsAbundance, SpiritualAttitudes, to other peoplePoverty, Causes OfAbounding, Good ThingsSevere AfflictionsBlessings Of The Poortrails

In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.

Verse ConceptsHonorReadinessMan Appointing

taking precaution so that no one will discredit us in our administration of this generous gift;

Verse ConceptsMoney Managementcriticismaccounting

Therefore I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance the generous gift you promised, so that it will be ready as a gift and not as an extortion.

Verse ConceptsCovetingGenerosity, HumanResentment, Against PeoplePeople Going BeforePeople PromisingCovetousness

Because your service in giving proves your love, you will be glorifying God as you obey what your confession of the Messiah's gospel demands, since you are generous in sharing with them and with everyone else.

Verse ConceptsFaith, Nature OfIndividualismParticipation, In ChristPraise, Reasons ForCharacter Of SaintsGlorifying GodObeying The GospelServiceSharingThankfulness To OthersSpreading The GospelMinistry

Bible Theasaurus

Disinterested (1 instance)
Generous (34 instances)
Liberal (12 instances)

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