9 Bible Verses about Generosity
Most Relevant Verses
You will grow rich in every way, so that through me you can show perfect liberality that will make men thank God for it.
Everyone must give what he has made up his mind to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion; God loves a man who is glad to give.
But do not forget to be helpful and generous, for that is the kind of sacrifice that pleases God.
For God is not so unjust as to forget the work you have done and the love you have showed for his cause, in giving help to your fellow-Christians as you still do.
You know how gracious the Lord Jesus Christ was. Though he was rich, he became poor for your sake, in order that by his poverty you might become rich.
Even if I give away everything I own, and give myself up, but do it in pride, not love, it does me no good.
From Thematic Bible
Generosity » Liberality in the early church
The disciples determined to make up a contribution, each according to his ability, and send it to the brothers who lived in Judea,
No one among them was in any want, for any who owned lands or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sale and put them at the disposal of the apostles; then they were shared with everyone in proportion to his need.
for in spite of a severe ordeal of trouble, their extraordinary gladness, combined with their extreme poverty, has overflowed in a wealth of generosity.
Even when I was at Thessalonica you sent money more than once for my needs.
Generosity » Offerings for the rebuilding of the temple
But Zaccheus stopped and said to the Master, "See, Master! I will give half my property to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay him four times as much."
Generosity » David's gifts for the temple
Generosity » Gifts for the repairing of God's house
Generosity » Gifts of israel for the tabernacle
Generosity » Offerings at the dedication
Generosity » The poor widow's offering
And looking up, he saw the rich people dropping their gifts into the treasury. And he saw a poor widow drop in two coppers. And he said, "I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all the rest. read more.
For they all gave from what they had to spare, but she in her want has put in all she had to live on."
Generosity » Over-plus of gifts
Topics on Generosity
Generosity, God's
Ephesians 1:7-9It is through union with him and through his blood that we have been delivered and our offenses forgiven,
Generosity, Human
2 Corinthians 8:7-9Just as you excel in everything else??aith, expression, knowledge, perfect devotion, and the love we have awakened in you??ou must excel in this generous undertaking too.
Generosity, Used Towards
Romans 12:13Supply the needs of God's people, be unfailing in hospitality.
Related Topics
- Benevolence
- Blessing Others
- Blessings Of The Poor
- Giving Money To The Church
- Good Rebounding
- Grace
- Helping Others
- Helping Others In Need
- Love To Others
- Loving Others
- Man's Purposes
- Poor Or Rich
- Poverty, Attitudes Towards
- Poverty, Causes Of
- Saints, Care For The Poor
- Serving Groups
- Sharing
- Thankfulness To Others
- Help
- Helping
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