Bible Verses about Giving

Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart… 2 Corinthians 9:7

Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7	You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” joy heart generosity
But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly as this? For all things come from you, and we have given you of your own. 1 Chronicles 29:14	But who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us! money dependence

A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men. Proverbs 18:16	Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! reward
The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself. Proverbs 11:25	The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. generosity food selfishness
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have. 2 Corinthians 8:12	Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have. encouragement generosity
Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you. Luke 6:38	Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back. reward receiving generosity
Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase. Proverbs 3:9	Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. money sacrifice harvest
You being enriched in everything for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us. 2 Corinthians 9:11	Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God. generosity blessing gratitude
Now may he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness. 2 Corinthians 9:10	For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you. righteousness food generosity
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8	And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. blessing worrying goodness
Don’t withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it. Proverbs 3:27	Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them. honesty debt
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this,” says Yahweh of Armies, “if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there will not be enough room for.” Malachi 3:10	“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!” food blessing harvest
Therefore, when you do merciful deeds, don’t sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. Matthew 6:2	When you give to someone in need, don’t do as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get. humility reward
Give to everyone who asks you, and don’t ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again. Luke 6:30	Give to anyone who asks; and when things are taken away from you, don’t try to get them back. debt generosity
Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4	Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. seeking heart
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold. Proverbs 21:26	Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give! greed materialism desires
Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” Matthew 19:21	Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” blameless materialism heaven
If I give away all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but don’t have love, it profits me nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:3	If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing. love suffering pride
The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. debt money righteousness
But when you do merciful deeds, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand does, so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Matthew 6:3-4	But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. reward Father
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give. Matthew 10:8	Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received! healing receiving sickness
Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared, for today is holy to our Lord. Don’t be grieved, for the joy of Yahweh is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10	And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” food joy
Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:9	Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. righteousness speaking widows
Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6	Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. harvest generosity
He answered them, “He who has two coats, let him give to him who has none. He who has food, let him do likewise.” Luke 3:11	John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.” materialism poverty neighbor