Bible Verses About Generosity

Verses about giving, generosity, tithing, and blessing others through sharing.

King James Version
7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7
25The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Proverbs 11:25
38Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
Luke 6:38
35I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Acts 20:35
17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Proverbs 19:17
18That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
1 Timothy 6:18
3But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
Matthew 6:3-4
16But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Hebrews 13:16
9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22:9
10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Galatians 6:10
15If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
James 2:15-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about giving?

2 Corinthians 9:7 says God loves a cheerful giver. Acts 20:35 quotes Jesus: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' Luke 6:38 promises that generous giving brings abundant returns.

Should Christians tithe?

Malachi 3:10 commands bringing tithes to the storehouse. While the New Testament emphasizes cheerful, generous giving rather than a strict percentage (2 Corinthians 9:7), many Christians practice tithing as a starting point for generosity.

How much should Christians give?

The Bible gives principles rather than one fixed amount. The Old Testament required multiple tithes totaling roughly 23%. The New Testament shifts to proportional, sacrificial, cheerful giving (2 Corinthians 8:12, 9:7). Jesus commended the widow who gave all she had (Mark 12:43-44). The amount matters less than the heart behind it.