Bible Verses about 'Giving to the needy'

And whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the… Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17	And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. speaking gratitude following
The precepts of the Lord are right, causing the heart to rejoice. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving light to the eyes. Psalm 19:9	The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living. law joy heart

The wicked man borrows but neglects to repay, whereas the righteous man is generous in giving. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. debt money righteousness
You will not add to what I command you, nor will you take away from it, so that you might observe the commandments of the Lord, your God, that I am giving you. Deuteronomy 4:2	Do not add to or subtract from these commands I am giving you. Just obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you. obedience law following
Speak out and pronounce righteous judgments; defend the rights of the wretched and the poor. Proverbs 31:9	Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. righteousness speaking giving
Then he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which will be given for you. Do this in memory of me.” Luke 22:19	He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” bread body gratitude
Every good act of giving and every perfect gift are from above, coming down from the Father of all light. With him there is no alteration or shadow caused by change. James 1:17	Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. reliability Father blameless
Grant justice to the weak and the orphan; defend the rights of the lowly and the poor. Psalm 82:3	Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. orphans neighbor righteousness
And so now, O Israel, what does the Lord, your God, require of you but to fear the Lord, your God, to walk in all of his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord, your God, with all your heart and all your soul, and to observe the commandments and the statutes that I am giving you today for your own good. Deuteronomy 10:12-13	And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you? He requires only that you fear the Lord your God, and live in a way that pleases him, and love him and serve him with all your heart and soul. And you must always obey the Lord’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good. law awe blessing
Honor your father and your mother so that your days may be lengthened in the land that the Lord your God, will give you. Exodus 20:12	Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you. God blessing family
You shall obey his statutes and the commandments that I give you today, so that all may go well with you and your children after you, and that you may live long in the land that the Lord, your God, has given you for all time. Deuteronomy 4:40	If you obey all the decrees and commands I am giving you today, all will be well with you and your children. I am giving you these instructions so you will enjoy a long life in the land the Lord your God is giving you for all time. law obedience blessing
A gift opens doors for the giver and wins him access to the powerful. Proverbs 18:16	Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! reward giving
But whoever endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:13	But the one who endures to the end will be saved. patience salvation end times
Let us examine and test our ways and return to the Lord. Lamentations 3:40	Instead, let us test and examine our ways. Let us turn back to the Lord. conversion repentance life
I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” Psalm 16:2	I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.” God worship
Let everything that breathes offer praise to the Lord. Alleluia. Psalm 150:6	Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord! Praise the Lord! worship praise
May God continue to bless us and be revered to the ends of the earth. Psalm 67:8	Yes, God will bless us, and people all over the world will fear him. God awe blessing
For your kindness extends to the heavens; your faithfulness, to the skies. Psalm 57:11	For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. love reliability
Those who live according to the flesh can never be pleasing to God. Romans 8:8	That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God. sin dependence desires
He gives strength to the weary and new vigor to those who are powerless. Isaiah 40:29	He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. strength dependence equipment
For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: If you seek me, you will survive. Amos 5:4	Now this is what the Lord says to the family of Israel: “Come back to me and live!” seeking life
Do not swerve either to the right or to the left; keep your foot far from evil. Proverbs 4:27	Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. evil righteousness following
But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Your almsgiving must be done in secret. And your Father who sees everything that is done in secret will reward you. 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. giving reward Father
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:16	The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help. righteousness listening
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices. honesty righteousness sacrifice