Bible verses about generosity and giving remind us that a generous heart reflects the very character of God. Scripture teaches that “it is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35, NIV), and that “a generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed” (Proverbs 11:25, NIV).
God Himself set the ultimate example when “He gave His one and only Son” (John 3:16, NIV), showing that true love always gives. Whether it’s through our time, finances, encouragement, or compassion, giving becomes an act of worship an offering that pleases God.
1. Acts 20:35 (NIV)
“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.’”
2. 2 Corinthians 9:6 (NIV)
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”
3. Proverbs 11:25 (NIV)
“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
4. 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.”
5. Malachi 3:10 (NIV)
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven…”
6. Matthew 6:3–4 (NIV)
“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing… Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
7. 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.”
8. Hebrews 13:16 (NIV)
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
9. Proverbs 19:17 (NIV)
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
10. Psalm 112:5 (NIV)
“Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.”
11. Matthew 10:8 (NIV)
“Freely you have received; freely give.”
12. 1 Timothy 6:18–19 (NIV)
“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share…”
13. Galatians 6:9–10 (NIV)
“Let us not become weary in doing good… Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people…”
14. Deuteronomy 15:10 (NIV)
“Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart…”
15. Luke 3:11 (NIV)
“Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”
16. Romans 12:13 (NIV)
“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
17. Proverbs 3:9 (NIV)
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops…”
18. Isaiah 58:10 (NIV)
“If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise…”
19. James 2:15–16 (NIV)
“Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food… what good is it?”
20. Leviticus 25:35–36 (NIV)
“If any of your fellow Israelites become poor… help them as you would a foreigner or stranger…”
21. Mark 12:41–44 (NIV)
The poor widow put in two small copper coins… “She, out of her poverty, put in everything…”
22. Psalm 37:26 (NIV)
“They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be a blessing.”
23. Ephesians 4:28 (NIV)
“…that they may have something to share with those in need.”
24. Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV)
“…Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared…”
25. John 3:16 (NIV)
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…”