17 Bible Verses About Giving to Others in Need

The 17 most-voted scriptures about Giving to Others in Need, from 13 books (Proverbs, Philippians, James and 10 more), ranked by the OpenBible.info community.

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Luke 6:38

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.”

Overview

The letters give ten of the verses that readers of OpenBible linked to giving to others in need; the others are three proverbs, a verse of Malachi, two sayings of Jesus and words of Paul in Acts. They are shown in four groups, described below.

Sayings of Jesus about giving, one remembered by Paul

Luke 6:38

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

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.”

KJV

Give, 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.

WEB

“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you.”

Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, speaking to His disciples on a level place, with a large crowd present.

Context (BSB)

Luke 6:37

Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

Luke 6:39

Jesus also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?

Interlinear (Strong’s)

δίδοτε,

G1325

didote

G:V

to give

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

δοθήσεται

G1325

dothēsetai

G:V

to give

ὑμῖν.

G4771

humin

G:P-2

you

μέτρον

G3358

metron

G:N-N

measure

καλὸν

G2570G

kalon

G:A

good

πεπιεσμένον

G4085

pepiesmenon

G:V

to press down

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

σεσαλευμένον

G4531

sesaleumenon

G:V

to shake

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ὑπερεκχυννόμενον

G5240

huperekchunnomenon

G:V

to overflow

δώσουσιν

G1325

dōsousin

G:V

to give

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

κόλπον

G2859

kolpon

G:N-M

bosom

ὑμῶν·

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

ᾧ

G3739

hō

G:R

which

Τῷ

G3588

Tō

G:T

the/this/who

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

αὐτῷ

G0846

autō

G:P

it/s/he

μέτρῳ

G3358

metrō

G:N-N

measure

μετρεῖτε,

G3354

metreite

G:V

to measure

ἀντιμετρηθήσεται

G0488

antimetrēthēsetai

G:V

to return

ὑμῖν.

G4771

humin

G:P-2

you

Acts 20:35

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KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

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.’”

KJV

I 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.

WEB

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you 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.’ ”

Paul speaking at Miletus to the elders of the church of Ephesus, on his way to Jerusalem.

Context (BSB)

Acts 20:34

You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.

Acts 20:36

When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

ὑπέδειξα

G5263

hupedeixa

G:V

to show

ὑμῖν

G4771

humin

G:P-2

you

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

οὕτως

G3779

houtōs

G:ADV

thus(-ly)

κοπιῶντας

G2872

kopiōntas

G:V

to labor

δεῖ

G1163

dei

G:V

be necessary

ἀντιλαμβάνεσθαι

G0482

antilambanesthai

G:V

to help

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

ἀσθενούντων,

G0770G

asthenountōn

G:V

be weak: weak

μνημονεύειν

G3421

mnēmoneuein

G:V

to remember

τε

G5037

G:CONJ

and/both

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

λόγων

G3056

logōn

G:N-M

word

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

κυρίου

G2962G

kuriou

G:N-M

lord: God

Ἰησοῦ,

G2424G

Iēsou

N:N-M-P

Jesus

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

αὐτὸς

G0846

autos

G:P

it/s/he

εἶπεν·

G2036

eipen

G:V

to say

μακάριόν

G3107

makarion

G:A

blessed

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

μᾶλλον

G3123G

mallon

G:ADV

διδόναι

G1325

didonai

G:V

to give

ἢ

G2228

G:CONJ

λαμβάνειν.

G2983

lambanein

G:V

to take

Matthew 5:42

BSB

KJV

WEB

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BSB

Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

KJV

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

WEB

Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.

Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, speaking to His disciples and the crowds, after the words about an eye for an eye.

Context (BSB)

Matthew 5:41

and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.

Matthew 5:43

You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’

Interlinear (Strong’s)

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

αἰτοῦντί

G0154

aitounti

G:V

to ask

σε

G4771

G:P-2

you

δός,

G1325

dos

G:V

to give

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

θέλοντα

G2309

thelonta

G:V

to will/desire

ἀπὸ

G0575

apo

G:PREP

away from

σοῦ

G4771

sou

G:P-2

you

δανίσασθαι

G1155

danisasthai

G:V

to lend/borrow

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ἀποστραφῇς.¶

G0654

apostraphēas

G:V

to turn away

The generous and the poor in Proverbs, and the tithe in Malachi

Proverbs 3:27

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KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act.

KJV

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

WEB

Don’t withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.

From Proverbs, in the instruction of a father to his son.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 3:26

for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.

Proverbs 3:28

Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”—when you already have the means.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

אַל\־

H0408

'al-

H:Neg

not

תִּמְנַע\־

H4513

tim.na'-

H:V

to withhold

ט֥וֹב

H2896B

Tov

H:N-M

good

מִ/בְּעָלָ֑י/ו

H1167I

mi./be.'a.La/v

H:N-M

master: men

בִּ/הְי֨וֹת

H1961

bi/h.Yot

H:V

to be

לְ/אֵ֖ל

H0410L

le./'El

H:N-M

god: power

יָדְ/ךָ֣

H3027H

ya.dei./kha

H:N-F

hand: power

לַ/עֲשֽׂוֹת\׃

H6213A

la./'a.Sot

H:V

to make: do

Proverbs 22:9

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

KJV

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

WEB

He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 22:8

He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.

Proverbs 22:10

Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

טֽוֹב\־

H2896A

tov-

H:A

pleasant

עַ֭יִן

H5869A

'A.yin

H:N-F

eye

ה֣וּא

H1931

hu'

H:PerP-CS

he/she/it

יְבֹרָ֑ךְ

H1288

ye.vo.Rakh

H:V

to bless

כִּֽי\־

H3588A

ki-

H:Conj

for

נָתַ֖ן

H5414G

na.Tan

H:V

to give: give

מִ/לַּחְמ֣/וֹ

H3899H

mi./lach.M/o

H:N-M

food: bread

לַ/דָּֽל\׃

H1800

la./Dal

H:A

poor

Proverbs 28:27

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

KJV

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

WEB

One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

From Proverbs, in a collection that the book says was copied by the men of Hezekiah.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 28:26

He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

Proverbs 28:28

When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

נוֹתֵ֣ן

H5414G

no.Ten

H:V

to give: give

לָ֭/רָשׁ

H7326

La./rosh

H:V

be poor

אֵ֣ין

H0369

'ein

H:Neg

nothing

מַחְס֑וֹר

H4270

mach.Sor

H:N-M

need

וּ/מַעְלִ֥ים

H5956

u./ma'.Lim

H:V

to conceal

עֵ֝ינָ֗י/ו

H5869A

'ei.Na/v

H:N-F

eye

רַב\־

H7227A

rav-

H:N

many

מְאֵרֽוֹת\׃

H3994

me.'e.Rot

H:N-F

curse

Malachi 3:10

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

KJV

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD 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.

WEB

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this,” says the LORD of Armies, “if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there will not be enough room for.

The LORD of Hosts speaking through the prophet Malachi to the people, about tithes and offerings.

Context (BSB)

Malachi 3:9

You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me.

Malachi 3:11

I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your land, and the vine in your field will not fail to produce fruit,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

הָבִ֨יאוּ

H0935P

ha.Vi.'u

H:V

to come (in): bring

אֶת\־

H0853

'et-

H:Part

[Obj.]

כָּל\־

H3605

kol-

H:N-M

all

הַֽ/מַּעֲשֵׂ֜ר

H4643

ha./ma.'a.Ser

H:N-M

tithe

אֶל\־

H0413

'el-

H:Prep

to(wards)

בֵּ֣ית

H1004B

beit

H:N-M

house: home

הָ/אוֹצָ֗ר

H0214

ha./'o.Tzar

H:N-M

treasure

וִ/יהִ֥י

H1961

vi./Hi

H:V

to be

טֶ֙רֶף֙

H2964

te.ref

H:N-M

prey

בְּ/בֵיתִ֔/י

H1004B

be./vei.T/i

H:N-M

house: home

וּ/בְחָנ֤וּ/נִי

H0974

u./ve.cha.Nu./ni

H:V

to test

נָא֙

H4994

na'

H:Intj

please

בָּ/זֹ֔את

H2063

ba./Zot

H:DemP

this

אָמַ֖ר

H0559

'a.Mar

H:V

to say

יְהוָ֣ה

H3068G

Yah.weh

N:N--T

LORD

צְבָא֑וֹת

H6635B

tze.va.'ot

N:N-M-T

Hosts

אִם\־

H0518A

'im-

H:Cond

לֹ֧א

H3808

lo'

H:Neg

not

אֶפְתַּ֣ח

H6605A

'ef.Tach

H:V

to open

לָ/כֶ֗ם

H9036

la./Khem

Op2m

you

אֵ֚ת

H0853

'et

H:Part

[Obj.]

אֲרֻבּ֣וֹת

H0699

'a.ru.Bot

H:N-F

window

הַ/שָּׁמַ֔יִם

H8064

ha./sha.Ma.yim

H:N-M

heaven

וַ/הֲרִיקֹתִ֥י

H7324

va./ha.ri.ko.Ti

H:V

to empty

לָ/כֶ֛ם

H9036

la./Khem

Op2m

you

בְּרָכָ֖ה

H1293

be.ra.Khah

H:N-F

blessing

עַד\־

H5704

'ad-

H:Prep

till

בְּלִי\־

H1097

be.li-

H:Neg

without

דָֽי\׃

H1767

Dai

H:N

sufficiency

2 Corinthians 9:7

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

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.

KJV

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

WEB

Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

From a letter in the names of Paul and Timothy to the church in Corinth, about the service to the saints.

Context (BSB)

2 Corinthians 9:6

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

ἕκαστος

G1538

hekastos

G:A

each

καθὼς

G2531

kathōs

G:CONJ

as/just as

προῄρηται

G4255

proērētai

G:V

to predetermine

τῇ

G3588

tēa

G:T

the/this/who

καρδίᾳ,

G2588

kardia

G:N-F

heart

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ἐκ

G1537

G:PREP

out from

λύπης

G3077

lupēs

G:N-F

grief

ἢ

G2228

G:CONJ

ἐξ

G1537

G:PREP

out from

ἀνάγκης·

G0318

anagkēs

G:N-F

necessity

ἱλαρὸν

G2431

hilaron

G:A

cheerful

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

δότην

G1395

dotēn

G:N-M

giver

ἀγαπᾷ

G0025

agapa

G:V

to love

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θεός.¶

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

Hebrews 13:16

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

KJV

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

WEB

But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

From the letter to the Hebrews, whose author is not named, in its closing instructions.

Context (BSB)

Hebrews 13:15

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

εὐποιΐας

G2140

eupoiias

G:N-F

doing good

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

κοινωνίας

G2842

koinōnias

G:N-F

participation

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ἐπιλανθάνεσθε·

G1950

epilanthanesthe

G:V

to forget

τοιαύταις

G5108

toiautais

G:D

such as this

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

θυσίαις

G2378

thusiais

G:N-F

sacrifice

εὐαρεστεῖται

G2100

euaresteitai

G:V

to please

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θεός.¶

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

Romans 12:8

BSB

KJV

WEB

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BSB

if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

KJV

Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

WEB

or he who exhorts, to his exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Paul, writing to the church in Rome, in a passage about the different gifts given to its members.

Context (BSB)

Romans 12:7

if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;

Romans 12:9

Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

εἴτε

G1535

eite

G:COND

whether

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

παρακαλῶν

G3870

parakalōn

G:V

to plead/comfort

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

τῇ

G3588

tēa

G:T

the/this/who

παρακλήσει,

G3874

paraklēsei

G:N-F

encouragement

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

μεταδιδοὺς

G3330

metadidous

G:V

to share

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

ἁπλότητι,

G0572

haplotēti

G:N-F

openness

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

προϊστάμενος

G4291

proistamenos

G:V

to set before

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

σπουδῇ,

G4710

spoudēa

G:N-F

diligence

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ἐλεῶν

G1653

eleōn

G:V

to have mercy

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

ἱλαρότητι.¶

G2432

hilarotēti

G:N-F

cheerfulness

Ephesians 4:28

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

KJV

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

WEB

Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, producing with his hands something that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.

A letter in the name of Paul to the believers in Ephesus.

Context (BSB)

Ephesians 4:27

and do not give the devil a foothold.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

κλέπτων

G2813

kleptōn

G:V

to steal

μηκέτι

G3371

mēketi

G:ADV-N

never again

κλεπτέτω,

G2813

kleptetō

G:V

to steal

μᾶλλον

G3123H

mallon

G:ADV

more: rather

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

κοπιάτω

G2872

kopiatō

G:V

to labor

ἐργαζόμενος

G2038

ergazomenos

G:V

to work

ταῖς

G3588

tais

G:T

the/this/who

ἰδίαις

G2398

idiais

G:A

one's own/private

χερσὶν

G5495

chersin

G:N-F

hand

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγαθόν,

G0018

agathon

G:A / G:ADV

good

ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

ἔχῃ

G2192

echē

G:V

to have/be

μεταδιδόναι

G3330

metadidonai

G:V

to share

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

χρείαν

G5532

chreian

G:N-F

need

ἔχοντι.¶

G2192

echonti

G:V

to have/be

Philippians 2:4

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

KJV

Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

WEB

each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

Paul, writing from imprisonment to the church in Philippi, after urging its members to do nothing out of selfish ambition.

Context (BSB)

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

Philippians 2:5

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus:

Interlinear (Strong’s)

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

τὰ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ἑαυτῶν

G1438

he'autōn

G:F-3

themself

ἕκαστος

G1538

hekastos

G:A

each

σκοποῦντες

G4648

skopountes

G:V

to watch out

ἀλλὰ

G0235

alla

G:CONJ

but

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τὰ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ἑτέρων

G2087

heterōn

G:A

other

ἕκαστοι.

G1538

hekastoi

G:A

each

James 2:15–16

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?

KJV

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?

WEB

15And if a brother or sister is naked and in lack of daily food, 16and one of you tells them, “Go in peace. Be warmed and filled;” yet you didn’t give them the things the body needs, what good is it?

From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion, in a passage about faith and deeds; this entry joins verses 15 and 16.

Context (BSB)

James 2:14

What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?

James 2:17

So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

James 2:15

ἐὰν

G1437

ean

G:COND

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

ἀδελφὸς

G0080

adelphos

G:N-M

brother

ἢ

G2228

G:CONJ

ἀδελφὴ

G0079

adelphē

G:N-F

sister

γυμνοὶ

G1131

gumnoi

G:A

naked

ὑπάρχωσιν

G5225

huparchōsin

G:V

be already

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

λειπόμενοι

G3007

leipomenoi

G:V

to lack

ὦσιν

G1510

ōsin

G:V

to be

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

ἐφημέρου

G2184

ephēmerou

G:A

daily

τροφῆς,

G5160

trophēs

G:N-F

food

James 2:16

εἴπῃ

G2036

eipē

G:V

to say

δέ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

τις

G5100

tis

G:X

one

αὐτοῖς

G0846

autois

G:P

it/s/he

ἐξ

G1537

G:PREP

out from

ὑμῶν·

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

ὑπάγετε

G5217

hupagete

G:V

to go

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

εἰρήνῃ,

G1515

eirēnē

G:N-F

peace

θερμαίνεσθε

G2328

thermainesthe

G:V

to warm

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

χορτάζεσθε,

G5526

chortazesthe

G:V

to feed

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

δῶτε

G1325

dōte

G:V

to give

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

αὐτοῖς

G0846

autois

G:P

it/s/he

τὰ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ἐπιτήδεια

G2006

epitēdeia

G:A

necessary

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

σώματος,

G4983

sōmatos

G:N-N

body

τί

G5101

G:I

which?

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ὄφελος;

G3786

ophelos

G:N-N

gain

1 John 3:17

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

KJV

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

WEB

But whoever has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, then closes his heart of compassion against him, how does God’s love remain in him?

From 1 John, a letter traditionally attributed to the apostle John, after it speaks of Jesus laying down His life.

Context (BSB)

1 John 3:16

By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

1 John 3:18

Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Ὃς

G3739

Hos

G:R

which

δ᾽

G1161

d᾽

G:CONJ

then

ἂν

G0302

G:COND

ἔχῃ

G2192

echē

G:V

to have/be

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

βίον

G0979

bion

G:N-M

life

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

κόσμου

G2889

kosmou

G:N-M

world

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

θεωρῇ

G2334

theōrēa

G:V

to see/experience

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

ἀδελφὸν

G0080

adelphon

G:N-M

brother

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

χρείαν

G5532

chreian

G:N-F

need

ἔχοντα

G2192

echonta

G:V

to have/be

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

κλείσῃ

G2808

kleisē

G:V

to shut

τὰ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

σπλάγχνα

G4698

splagchna

G:N-N

affection/entrails

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

ἀπ᾽

G0575

ap᾽

G:PREP

away from

αὐτοῦ,

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

πῶς

G4459

pōs

G:PRT-I

how?!

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγάπη

G0026

agapē

G:N-F

love

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

μένει

G3306

menei

G:V

to stay

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

αὐτῷ;¶

G0846

autō

G:P

it/s/he

Needs supplied, good gifts from above, and thanks to God

Philippians 4:19

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

KJV

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

WEB

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Paul, writing to the church in Philippi, after thanking it for the gifts it sent him.

Context (BSB)

Philippians 4:18

I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

Philippians 4:20

To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

θεός

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

μου

G3165

mou

G:P-1

πληρώσει

G4137

plērōsei

G:V

to fulfill

πᾶσαν

G3956

pasan

G:A

all

χρείαν

G5532

chreian

G:N-F

need

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

κατὰ

G2596

kata

G:PREP

according to

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

πλοῦτος

G4149

ploutos

G:N-M

riches

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

δόξῃ

G1391

doxē

G:N-F

glory

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

Χριστῷ

G5547

Christō

N:N--T

Christ

Ἰησοῦ.

G2424G

Iēsou

N:N-M-P

Jesus

James 1:17

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

KJV

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

WEB

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation nor turning shadow.

From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion.

Context (BSB)

James 1:16

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

James 1:18

He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

πᾶσα

G3956

pasa

G:A

all

δόσις

G1394

dosis

G:N-F

gift

ἀγαθὴ

G0018

agathē

G:A / G:ADV

good

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

πᾶν

G3956

pan

G:A

all

δώρημα

G1434

dōrēma

G:N-N

free gift

τέλειον

G5046

teleion

G:A

perfect

ἄνωθέν

G0509

anōthen

G:ADV

from above/again

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

καταβαῖνον

G2597

katabainon

G:V

to come/go down

ἀπὸ

G0575

apo

G:PREP

away from

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

πατρὸς

G3962

patros

G:N-M

father

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

φώτων

G5457

phōtōn

G:N-N

light

παρ᾽

G3844

par᾽

G:PREP

from/with/beside

ᾧ

G3739

hō

G:R

which

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

ἔνι

G1762

eni

G:V

there is

παραλλαγὴ

G3883

parallagē

G:N-F

variation

ἢ

G2228

G:CONJ

τροπῆς

G5157

tropēs

G:N-F

turning

ἀποσκίασμα.

G0644

aposkiasma

G:N-N

shadow

Colossians 3:17

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

KJV

And what soever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

WEB

Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

From a letter in the names of Paul and Timothy to the believers in Colossae, after it speaks of teaching one another and singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.

Context (BSB)

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Colossians 3:18

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

πᾶν

G3956

pan

G:A

all

ὅ

G3739

G:R

which

τι

G5100

G:X

one

ἐὰν

G1437

ean

G:COND

ποιῆτε

G4160G

poiēte

G:V

to do/make: do

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

λόγῳ

G3056

logō

G:N-M

word

ἢ

G2228

G:CONJ

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

ἔργῳ,

G2041

ergō

G:N-N

work

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

ὀνόματι

G3686

onomati

G:N-N

name

κυρίου

G2962G

kuriou

G:N-M

lord: God

Ἰησοῦ

G2424G

Iēsou

N:N-M-P

Jesus

εὐχαριστοῦντες

G2168

eucharistountes

G:V

to thank

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

θεῷ

G2316

theō

G:N-M/F

God

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

πατρὶ

G3962

patri

G:N-M

father

δι᾽

G1223

di᾽

G:PREP

through/because of

αὐτοῦ.¶

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

Verses to pray, send and memorize

A verse to pray
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 3:17
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A verse to send to someone
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
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Text to copyEach 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) https://justtheverses.com/topics/giving-to-others-in-need/#2-corinthians-9-7

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A short verse to memorize
A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
Proverbs 22:9
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17 verses, from 13 books:

Proverbs (3)
Malachi (1)
Matthew (1)
Luke (1)
Acts (1)
Romans (1)
2 Corinthians (1)
Ephesians (1)
Philippians (2)
Colossians (1)
Hebrews (1)
James (2)
1 John (1)

17 Bible Verses About Giving to Others in Need

Overview

Sayings of Jesus about giving, one remembered by Paul

Luke 6:38

Acts 20:35

Matthew 5:42

The generous and the poor in Proverbs, and the tithe in Malachi

Proverbs 3:27

Proverbs 22:9

Proverbs 28:27

Malachi 3:10

Giving and sharing, in the letters

2 Corinthians 9:7

Hebrews 13:16

Romans 12:8

Ephesians 4:28

Philippians 2:4

James 2:15–16

1 John 3:17

Needs supplied, good gifts from above, and thanks to God

Philippians 4:19

James 1:17

Colossians 3:17

Verses to pray, send and memorize

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