In this article, we’ll explore some of the most influential Bible verses about giving to others, with insights into their meanings and applications in our daily lives.
Are you looking for inspiration on the topic of giving to others? The Bible offers a wealth of wisdom and guidance on the importance of generosity and selflessness.
Whether you want to deepen your spiritual practice or seek practical advice on being a more giving person, these verses will provide valuable insights and inspiration. Read on to discover the transformative power of giving as taught in the Bible.
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Old Testament verses on giving to others.
1. Proverbs 11:25
“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
2. Luke 6:38
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
3. Proverbs 3:9
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.”
4. Proverbs 22:9
“The generous will be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.”
5. Proverbs 19:17
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
6. 2 Corinthians 9:6
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”
7. Matthew 6:3-4
“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 secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done secretly, will reward you.”
8. 1 John 3:17
“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?”
9. Hebrews 13:16
“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”
10. Proverbs 11:24-25
“One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
New Testament verses on giving to others
11. Matthew 5:42
“Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.”
12. Luke 12:33
“Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.”
13. Acts 20:35
“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
14. Luke 11:41
“But give as alms those things that are within, and behold, everything is clean for you.”
15. 2 Corinthians 9:7
“Each of you should give what you have decided to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
16. Hebrews 13:16
“Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices, God is pleased.”
17. 1 John 3:17
“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?”
18. 1 Timothy 6:17-18
“Command those rich in this world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.”
19. Matthew 6:19-21
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will also be.”
20. Luke 6:38
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Giving as an act of worship and obedience
21. Proverbs 3:9-10
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.”
22. Luke 6:38
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
23. 2 Corinthians 9:7
“Each of you should give what you have decided to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
24. Hebrews 13:16
“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”
25. Matthew 5:42
“Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.”
26. 1 Timothy 6:17-18
“Command those rich in this world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.”
27. Luke 12:33
“Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near, and no moth destroys.”
28. Proverbs 19:17
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”
29. Deuteronomy 15:10
“Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then, the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.”
30. 2 Corinthians 8:7
“But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.”
The Blessings of Giving in the Bible
31. Luke 6:38
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
32. Proverbs 3:9-10
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.”
33. Proverbs 19:17
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
34. 1 Timothy 6:17-19
“Command those rich in this world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.”
35. Proverbs 22:9
“The generous will be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.”
Giving To The Poor And Needy
36. Proverbs 19:17
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
37. Psalm 41:1
“Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.”
38. 1 John 3:17
“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?”
39. Psalm 82:3
“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.”
40. Proverbs 3:27
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in your power to act.”
Giving To Your Family And Community
41. 1 Timothy 5:8
“But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”
42. Philippians 2:4
“Let each of you look not only to his interests, but also to the interests of others.”
43. Galatians 6:9-10
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, especially those of the household of faith.”
44. Proverbs 19:17
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”
45. 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. With the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”
Giving as a reflection of God’s love
46. John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
47. 2 Corinthians 9:7
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
48. Luke 6:38
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
49. Hebrews 13:16
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
50. Proverbs 19:17
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”
Giving beyond money: time, talents, and resources
51. 1 Peter 4:10
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
52. 1 John 3:17
“But 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?”
53. Hebrews 13:16
“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”
54. Galatians 6:9
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”
55. 1 Timothy 6:17-18
“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”
Bible verses about giving to others and receiving
56. Luke 6:38
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
57. Acts 20:35
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
58. Proverbs 19:17
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
59. Luke 6:30
“Give to everyone who asks you; if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.”
60. Philippians 4:19
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Bible verses about giving to others in need
61. Proverbs 19:17
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”
62. Luke 3:11
“Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.”
63. Matthew 10:42
“And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.”
64. Hebrews 13:16
“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”
65. Proverbs 19:17
“He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done.”
Bible verses about giving food to others
66. Luke 6:38 (NIV)
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
67. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV)
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
68. Proverbs 3:9 (NIV)
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops”
69. Luke 12:33 (NIV)
“Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near, and no moth destroys.”
70. Hebrews 13:16 (NIV)
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
Bible verses about giving money to others
71. Matthew 25:35 (NIV)
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.”
72. Isaiah 58:10 (NRSV)
“If you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness and your gloom be like the noonday.”
73. Proverbs 19:17 (ESV)
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”
74. Galatians 6:9-10 (ESV)
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.”
75. 1 John 3:17 (ESV)
“But 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?”
Bible verses about giving grace to others
76. Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
77. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
78. Colossians 4:6 (NIV)
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
79. Titus 2:11-12 (NIV)
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.”
80. James 4:6 (NIV)
“But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'”
Bible verses about giving your time to others
81. Hebrews 10:24 (NIV)
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”
82. Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV)
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
83. Galatians 6:2 (ESV)
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
84. 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
85. Galatians 6:9-10 (NIV)
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time; we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially those who belong to the family of believers.” –
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Bible is a rich source of wisdom and inspiration to give to others. Through its teachings, we learn that generosity and selflessness are virtuous and have the power to transform our lives and the lives of those around us.
By embodying the principles of giving and service, we can become better versions of ourselves and positively impact the world. So, whether you’re looking to deepen your faith, improve your relationships, or contribute to a cause greater than yourself, let these powerful Bible verses about giving others guide and inspire you.
