Top 20 Bible Verses on Giving to Share During Offering

We all know it can be hard to talk about giving. How do you express the spiritual importance of giving without sounding like you are trying to fleece people? Well, when in doubt turn to the Bible. In this post I'll give you my top 20 verses on giving found directly in God's word.

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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.'" (Acts 20:35)

2. 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." (2 Corinthians 9:7)

3. Proverbs 11:24 (NIV): 

"One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty." (Proverbs 11:24)

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." (Luke 6:38)

5. 1 Chronicles 29:9 (NIV): 

"The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly." (1 Chronicles 29:9)

6. 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 and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it." (Malachi 3:10)

7. Proverbs 3:9 (NIV): 

"Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops." (Proverbs 3:9)

8. Matthew 6:2-4 (NIV): 

"So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." (Matthew 6:2-4)

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." (Proverbs 19:17)

10. 2 Corinthians 8:12 (NIV): 

"For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have." (2 Corinthians 8:12)

11. Proverbs 22:9 (NIV): 

"The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor." (Proverbs 22:9)

12. Hebrews 13:16 (NIV): 

"And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." (Hebrews 13:16)

13. Proverbs 28:27 (NIV): 

"Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses." (Proverbs 28:27)

14. 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. In this way, they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life." (1 Timothy 6:18-19)

15. Proverbs 11:25 (NIV): 

"A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed." (Proverbs 11:25)

16. Matthew 19:21 (NIV): 

"Jesus answered, 'If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.'" (Matthew 19:21)

17. Proverbs 14:21 (NIV): 

"Whoever despises their neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy." (Proverbs 14:21)

18. Deuteronomy 15:10 (NIV): 

"Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this, the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to." (Deuteronomy 15:10)

19. Proverbs 28:8 (NIV): 

"Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor." (Proverbs 28:8)

20. Romans 12:8 (NIV): 

"If it is giving, then give generously." (Romans 12:8)

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The verses above provide a glimpse into the biblical perspective on giving. They emphasize the joy and blessings that come from a generous heart, reminding us that giving is not just about financial contributions but also about sharing our time, talents, and resources with others. Use these verses the next time you need to talk about giving, and don't forget to pray before you do!