Tithe and offering scriptures remind us that giving isn’t just a habit—it’s a heartfelt act of worship rooted in God’s Word. From Abraham’s first tithe in Genesis to Paul’s encouragement in Corinthians, the Bible is filled with powerful verses that guide and inspire our generosity.
- Leviticus 27:30 – “A tithe of everything from the land… belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.”
- Numbers 18:21 – “I give to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as their inheritance in return for the work they do…”
- Deuteronomy 14:22 – “Be sure to set aside a tenth of all that your fields produce each year.”
- Deuteronomy 14:23 – “Eat the tithe… so that you may learn to revere the Lord your God always.”
- Deuteronomy 26:12 – “When you have finished setting aside a tenth… give it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless and the widow…”
- Genesis 14:20 – “Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.”
- Genesis 28:22 – “And of all that you give me I will give you a tenth.”
- 2 Chronicles 31:5 – “The Israelites generously gave the firstfruits of their grain, new wine, oil and honey…”
- 2 Chronicles 31:12 – “They faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes and dedicated gifts.”
- Nehemiah 10:37 – “Moreover, we will bring to the storerooms of the house of our God… a tithe of our crops…”
- Nehemiah 12:44 – “At that time men were appointed to be in charge of the storerooms for the contributions, firstfruits and tithes…”
- Nehemiah 13:12 – “All Judah brought the tithes of grain, new wine and olive oil into the storerooms.”
- Malachi 3:8 – “Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me. But you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’ In tithes and offerings.”
- Malachi 3:10 – “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse… Test me in this, says the Lord Almighty…”
- Proverbs 3:9 – “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.”
- Proverbs 11:24 – “One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.”
- Proverbs 11:25 – “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
- Exodus 23:19 – “Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the Lord your God.”
- Exodus 35:5 – “From what you have, take an offering for the Lord. Everyone who is willing is to bring to the Lord an offering…”
- Exodus 36:5 – “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the Lord commanded…”
- Leviticus 23:10 – “When you enter the land… bring to the priest a sheaf of the first grain you harvest.”
- Deuteronomy 16:17 – “Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you.”
- Psalm 4:5 – “Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the Lord.”
- Psalm 96:8 – “Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come into his courts.”
- Haggai 1:4 – “Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?”
- Haggai 1:9 – “You expected much, but see, it turned out to be little. What you brought home, I blew away…”
- Luke 6:38 – “Give, and it will be given to you… For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
- Matthew 6:21 – “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
- Matthew 23:23 – “You give a tenth… but you have neglected the more important matters… You should have practiced the latter…”
- Mark 12:41–44 – “The poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins… she, out of her poverty, put in everything…”
- Luke 11:42 – “You give God a tenth… but you neglect justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter…”
- Luke 18:12 – “I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.”
- Acts 2:44–45 – “All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property… and gave to anyone…”
- Acts 4:34–35 – “There were no needy persons among them… money was brought and laid at the apostles’ feet…”
- Romans 12:13 – “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
- 1 Corinthians 9:13 – “Don’t you know that those who serve in the temple get their food from the temple…”
- 1 Corinthians 9:14 – “The Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.”
- 1 Corinthians 16:2 – “On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money…”
- 2 Corinthians 8:3 – “For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability…”
- 2 Corinthians 8:12 – “If the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable…”
- 2 Corinthians 9:6 – “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”
- 2 Corinthians 9:7 – “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give…”
- 2 Corinthians 9:8 – “God is able to bless you abundantly…”
- 2 Corinthians 9:10 – “He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed…”
- Galatians 6:6 – “Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.”
- Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good…”
- Philippians 4:15 – “Not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only…”
- Philippians 4:17 – “Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.”
- Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
- Hebrews 7:2 – “Abraham gave him a tenth of everything…”