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
Speak out, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:9	Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. righteousness speaking giving

Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving 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
The wicked borrow, and do not pay back, but the righteous are generous and keep giving. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. debt money righteousness
But the one who 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
Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” Matthew 26:27-28	And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, “Each of you drink from it, for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many.” wine blood covenant
Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute. Psalm 82:3	Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. orphans neighbor righteousness
He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Isaiah 40:29	He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. strength dependence equipment
Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to 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
Let us test and examine 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
Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil. Proverbs 4:27	Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. evil righteousness following
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Proverbs 16:24	Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. gentleness speaking soul
For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: Seek me and live. Amos 5:4	Now this is what the Lord says to the family of Israel: “Come back to me and live!” seeking life
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3	Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. trust planning blessing
Keep his statutes and his commandments, which I am commanding you today for your own well-being and that of your descendants after you, so that you may long remain in the land that the Lord your God is giving 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
And every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:11	And every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. God obedience acknowledging
And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.” Mark 16:15	And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” obedience evangelism Jesus
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:15	The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help. righteousness listening
I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ Acts 22:7	I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ speaking miracles persecution
I came from the Father and have come into the world; again, I am leaving the world and am going to the Father. John 16:28	Yes, I came from the Father into the world, and now I will leave the world and return to the Father. Father world ascension
To do righteousness and justice 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
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. Psalm 104:33	I will sing to the Lord as long as I live. I will praise my God to my last breath! singing worship life
The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130	The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. Word of God understanding light
A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great. Proverbs 18:16	Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! reward giving