Giving Gifts

Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.

Bring ye the whole tithe into the store-house, that there may be food in my house, and prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

But whoso hath the world’s goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?

A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and soul: and not oneof themsaid that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. — read the full passage →

And he answered and said unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath food, let him do likewise.

For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.

as the days wherein the Jews had rest from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to gladness, and from mourning into a good day; that they should make them days of feasting and gladness, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.

or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting: he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.

For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

for I was hungry, and ye gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in;

Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth.

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need.

according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;

for where thy treasure is, there will thy heart be also.

Thus saith Jehovah, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; — read the full passage →

Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.

And he that supplieth seed to the sower and bread for food, shall supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness:

Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

As clouds and wind without rain, So ishe that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal: — read the full passage →

There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want. — read the full passage →

And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you he shall in no wise lose his reward.

according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God; — read the full passage →

ye being enriched in everything unto all liberality, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God.

And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work:

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of Jehovah thy God which he hath given thee.

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.

And he sat down over against the treasury, and beheld how the multitude cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. — read the full passage →

For the gifts and the calling of God are not repented of.

But thou shalt remember Jehovah thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as at this day.

communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.

Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons: freely ye received, freely give.

Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.

He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him freely give us all things?

Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.

that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

But let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit withal.

Give to every one that asketh thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

Honor Jehovah with thy substance, And with the first-fruits of all thine increase:

And let every wise-hearted man among you come, and make all that Jehovah hath commanded:

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. — read the full passage →

for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

But as ye abound in everything, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.

Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, When it is in the power of thy hand to do it.

Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

For which cause I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee through the laying on of my hands.

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

But thisI say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; — read the full passage →

for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;

for I was hungry, and ye gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in; — read the full passage →

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work: — read the full passage →

how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. — read the full passage →

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, divers kinds of tongues.

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my brethren, even these least, ye did it unto me.

And they came into the house and saw the young child with Mary his mother; and they fell down and worshipped him; and opening their treasures they offered unto him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.

If a brother or sister be naked and in lack of daily food, — read the full passage →

seeing that through the proving of you by this ministration they glorify God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution unto them and unto all;

For the ministration of this service not only filleth up the measure of the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also through many thanksgivings unto God;

and this, not as we had hoped, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.

So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.

but all these worketh the one and the same Spirit, dividing to each one severally even as he will.

And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith; — read the full passage →

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Thou shalt surely give him, and thy heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him; because that for this thing Jehovah thy God will bless thee in all thy work, and in all that thou puttest thy hand unto.

but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called To-day; lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin:

in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

But woe unto you Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and every herb, and pass over justice and the love of God: but these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Now ye are the body of Christ, and severally members thereof.

Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee. — read the full passage →

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: — read the full passage →

God also bearing witness with them, both by signs and wonders, and by manifold powers, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will.

Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia; — read the full passage →