What the Bible says about
Generosity
40 references · matched from the Berean Standard Bible text · tap any verse for study tools
“Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.”— 2 Corinthians 9:7 BSB
“A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.”— Proverbs 11:25 BSB
“In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’””— Acts 20:35 BSB
“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 back to you.””— Luke 6:38 BSB
“In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.”— 2 Corinthians 8:2 BSB
“Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.”— 2 Corinthians 9:13 BSB
“And the LORD God commanded him, “You may eat freely from every tree of the garden,”— Genesis 2:16 BSB
“Everything that lives and moves will be food for you; just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you all things.”— Genesis 9:3 BSB
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