60 Bible Verses about Giving
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Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your lap. For with the same measure with which you measure, it shall be measured to you in return.
In all things I have taught you by ex ample, that by thus laboring, you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus; for he himself said, It is more blessed to give, than to receive.
Let each one give, as he purposes in his heart; not with grief, nor from necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.
that your charitable deeds may be in secret; and. your Father, who sees in secret, himself will reward you openly.
And whoever will give one of these little ones only a cup of cold water to drink, because he is a disciple, verily I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.
When, therefore, you do a charitable deed, do not cause a trumpet to be sounded before you, as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be glorified by men. Verily, I say to you, They have their reward.
for I will give you a mouth, and wisdom, which all your opposers shall not be able to gainsay or withstand.
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you.
Now as you excel in every thing, in faith, and in speech, and in knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gift also.
All that the Father gives me, will come to me; and him that comes to me, I will by no means cast out.
in every thing give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
And whatever you 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 one that asks of you; and of him that takes away your goods, ask them not again.
And Jesus answered and said to them: Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar s, and to God the things that are God s. And they were astonished at him.
If a son ask bread of any one of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he, instead of a fish, give him a serpent?
For all have thrown in out of their abundance; but she, out of her poverty, has thrown in all that she had, her whole living.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
He answered and said to them: He that has two coats, let him give to him that has none; and he that has food, let him do likewise.
do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,
From Thematic Bible
Charity » Giving
In all things I have taught you by ex ample, that by thus laboring, you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus; for he himself said, It is more blessed to give, than to receive.
Giving » To God, general references to
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to ability
Giving » Systematic » To God, of the best
in order that he might present it to himself a glorious church, having neither stain, nor wrinkle, nor any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Giving » Rules for
Beware of doing your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. When, therefore, you do a charitable deed, do not cause a trumpet to be sounded before you, as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be glorified by men. Verily, I say to you, They have their reward. But when you do a charitable deed, let not your left hand know what your right hand does; read more.
that your charitable deeds may be in secret; and. your Father, who sees in secret, himself will reward you openly.
But remember this, that he who sows sparingly, shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully, shall also reap bountifully. Let each one give, as he purposes in his heart; not with grief, nor from necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.
On the first day of the week, let each of you lay by him, and treasure up as he has prospered, that there may be no collections when I come.
Now, therefore, perfect also the doing of this; that as there was a readiness of mind to be willing, so also there may be an accomplishment of the doing, out of that which you have. For if there is a readiness of mind, one is accepted according to what he has, not according to what he has not.
and that, at a future time, their abundance may supply your wants; that there may be equality,
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Freely
Sell what you have, and be charitable. Make for yourselves purses that do not become old, an unfailing treasure in the heavens, where no thief comes near, and no moth corrupts.
Cure the sick, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.
Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your lap. For with the same measure with which you measure, it shall be measured to you in return.
Giving » Systematic » Freely
Sell what you have, and be charitable. Make for yourselves purses that do not become old, an unfailing treasure in the heavens, where no thief comes near, and no moth corrupts.
Cure the sick, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.
Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your lap. For with the same measure with which you measure, it shall be measured to you in return.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » According to income
Giving » Systematic » According to income
Giving » Sacrificial » The widow of zarephath
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
for I testify that according to their power, and beyond their power, they gave voluntarily, beseeching us, with much entreaty, that they might give, and take part in the ministering to the saints;
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Regularly, every week
On the first day of the week, let each of you lay by him, and treasure up as he has prospered, that there may be no collections when I come.
Giving » Systematic » Regularly, every week
On the first day of the week, let each of you lay by him, and treasure up as he has prospered, that there may be no collections when I come.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Cheerfully
Let each one give, as he purposes in his heart; not with grief, nor from necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.
Giving » Systematic » Cheerfully
Let each one give, as he purposes in his heart; not with grief, nor from necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.
Giving » Sacrificial » Mary of bethany
there came to him a woman who had an alabaster box of very costly ointment; and she poured it on his head as he reclined at table.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » With simplicity
or, if any exhorts, let him attend to exhortation; if any one gives, let him do it with sincerity; he that rules, with diligence: he that shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Giving » Systematic » With simplicity
or, if any exhorts, let him attend to exhortation; if any one gives, let him do it with sincerity; he that rules, with diligence: he that shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Without ostentation
But when you do a charitable deed, let not your left hand know what your right hand does;
Giving » Sacrificial » Israel, at the erection of the tabernacle
Giving » Systematic » Without ostentation
But when you do a charitable deed, let not your left hand know what your right hand does;
Giving » Sacrificial » Members of the early church
Nor, indeed, was there any needy person among them; for as many as were owners of lands or houses, sold them, and brought the prices of what had been sold,
Giving » Sacrificial » The poor widow
For all these, from their abundance, have thrown in among the gifts of God; but she, from her poverty, has thrown in all the living that she had.
Topics on Giving
Angels Giving The Law
Acts 7:53who received the law by the appointment of angels, and have not kepi, it.
Generous Giving Examples
Mark 12:42And there came one poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.
Giving Back
Mark 12:17And Jesus answered and said to them: Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar s, and to God the things that are God s. And they were astonished at him.
Giving Food And Drink
Matthew 14:16But Jesus said to them: They need not go away; do you give them food.
Giving Good Things
James 1:17every good gift, and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change, nor slightest trace of turning.
Giving In Marriage
Luke 20:34And Jesus answered and said to them: The children of this age marry, and are given in marriage.
Giving Money To The Church
2 Corinthians 9:7Let each one give, as he purposes in his heart; not with grief, nor from necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.
Giving Thanks
Ephesians 5:20giving thanks to our God and Father always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Giving To God
Romans 11:35Or, who has first given to him, and received from him a recompense?
Giving To Others
Hebrews 13:16But forget not to do good, and to be liberal: for with such, sacrifices God is well pleased.
Giving To The Poor
1 Corinthians 13:3And though I give all my goods to feed the poor, and though I deliver up my body to be burned, and have not love, I am profited nothing.
Giving Up
Colossians 1:11-12strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, in order to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness,
Giving Without Expecting Return
Luke 6:34And if you lend to them from whom you hope to receive, what thanks have you? for even sinners lend to sinners, that they may receive the same.
Giving, Advice On
Matthew 6:1Beware of doing your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.
Giving, Of Oneself
1 John 3:16By this we know the love of Christ, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Giving, Of Possessions
Matthew 19:21Jesus said to him: If you would be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
Giving, Of Talents
1 Corinthians 4:7For who gave you distinction, as a teacher? And what have you as a teacher, that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast, as if you had not received it?
Giving, Of Time
Acts 17:26and he has made from one blood every nation of men, that they might dwell on all the face of the earth, having marked out their appointed times, and the bounds of their dwelling:
God Giving Breath
Acts 17:25nor is he ministered to by the hands of men, as if he needed any thing: for he himself gives to all life, and breath, and all things:
God Giving Freely
James 1:5Now, if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him.
God Giving His Son
John 4:10Jesus answered and said to her: If you had known the gift of God, and who it is that said to you, Give me to drink, you would have asked of 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 not the Spirit by measure to him.
God Giving Life
Acts 17:25nor is he ministered to by the hands of men, as if he needed any thing: for he himself gives to all life, and breath, and all things:
God Giving Light
Ephesians 1:18that, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the glorious riches of his inheritance in the saints,
God Giving Rest
Matthew 11:28Come to me, all you that are weary, and heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
God Giving Strength
Philippians 4:13I am able to do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
God Giving To The Son
Matthew 11:27All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son, but the Father; nor does any one know the Father, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.
God Giving Understanding
2 Timothy 2:7Consider what I say, for I pray that the Lord may give you understanding in all things.
Jesus Freely Giving His Life
John 10:18No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again. This commandment I have received from my Father.
Never Giving Up
1 Corinthians 13:7bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Not Giving Up
2 Corinthians 4:16-17For this reason we faint not: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day. by day.
People Giving Clothes
Matthew 5:40And to him that will go to law with you, and take away your coat, give your mantle also.
People Giving Other Things
Matthew 25:28Therefore, take from him the talent, and give it to him that has the ten talents.
Sacrificial Giving
Acts 2:45and they sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, as each had need.
Staying Strong And Not Giving Up
Galatians 6:9Let us not become 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, when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, that the babe in her womb leaped for joy.
The Holy Spirit Giving Life
John 6:63It is the spirit that makes alive; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I speak to you are spirit and life.