Giving: 25 Bible Verses about Giving

Bible Verses about Giving

Bible Verses about Giving

1. Proverbs 11:24-25 – “One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” This verse emphasizes that giving brings a personal blessing, and that generosity has its own reward.
2. Deuteronomy 15:10 – “You shall give to him freely, and your heart shall not be grudging when you give to him, because for this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake.” This verse reminds us that when we give with a generous heart, God will bless us.
3. Luke 6:38 – “Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” This verse encourages us to give generously and reminds us that we will be rewarded with generous blessings.
4. 2 Corinthians 9:7 – “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” This verse reminds us that giving should be done with a willing heart, not out of obligation.
5. Proverbs 22:9 – “Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.” This verse emphasizes the importance of helping those in need, and reminds us that generosity will be rewarded.
6. Acts 20:35 – “In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” This verse reminds us that it is more blessed to give than to receive, and encourages us to help those in need.
7. Galatians 6:7 – “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” This verse reminds us that we will reap what we sow, and encourages us to be generous with our giving.
8. Proverbs 3:27-28 – “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Do not say to your neighbor, ‘Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it’—when you have it with you.” This verse reminds us to be generous with our giving and not to delay in giving when we have the means to do so.
9. 2 Corinthians 8:12 – “For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.” This verse reminds us to give according to our means, and not to give out of obligation.
10. Luke 18:22 – “When Jesus heard this, he said to him, ‘One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’” This verse reminds us that we should be willing to give up what we have in order to follow Jesus.
11. Matthew 6:2-4 – “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” This verse reminds us that giving should be done out of love and not for recognition or reward.
12. 1 John 3:17 – “If anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?” This verse emphasizes that our love should be demonstrated through our willingness to help those in need.
13. Malachi 3:10 – “Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.” This verse reminds us that we should give generously and trust that God will bless us abundantly.
14. James 1:17 – “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” This verse reminds us that all good gifts come from God, and that we should be thankful for his generous gifts to us.
15. Mark 12:41-44 – “And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. And he called his disciples to him and said to them, ‘Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.’” This verse emphasizes the importance of giving even when we have little, as this widow did.
16. Ecclesiastes 11:1 – “Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.” This verse encourages us to give freely and trust that our generosity will be rewarded.
17. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 – “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.” This verse reminds us that our wealth is a blessing from God and should be used for good works and generosity.
18. Isaiah 58:10 – “If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.” This verse reminds us that our generosity can be a light in the darkness, and that we will be rewarded for our good works.
19. Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” This verse reminds us that God will provide for our needs and encourages us to be generous with our giving.
20. Deuteronomy 15:7-8 – “If among you, one of your brothers should become poor, in any of your towns within your land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother, but you shall open your hand to him and lend him sufficient for his need, whatever it may be.” This verse reminds us to be generous with our giving and to help those in need.
21. Luke 6:30 – “Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back.” This verse reminds us to be generous with our giving, even when it may be difficult.
22. Proverbs 19:17 – “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” This verse reminds us that our generosity to the poor is an act of faith, and that God will reward us for our good works.
23. Ecclesiastes 11:2 – “Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for you know not what disaster may happen on earth.” This verse encourages us to be generous with our resources, as we never know what the future may bring.
24. Psalm 112:9 – “He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.” This verse reminds us that generosity is a virtue that will be rewarded, and that God is pleased when we give to those in need.
25. Proverbs 21:13 – “Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.” This verse reminds us that God hears the cries of the poor, and that we should be generous with our giving.

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