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Bible Verses About Giving

“Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.”

— Deuteronomy 16:17

"It is more blessed to give than to receive" — the only saying of Jesus recorded in Acts, and the organizing principle of the verses below. The fifteen verses below are the Bible's direct address to that situation, shown in full KJV text from Deuteronomy 16:17 to Ephesians 4:28.

Quick answer: The best-known verse about giving here is Deuteronomy 16:17: "Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee." Ecclesiastes 11:1 follows close behind: "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days." Both are public-domain translations, shown in full on the cards below with a modern-English toggle.

The 15 verses, in full text

01 · King James Version

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

Deuteronomy 16:17

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02 · King James Version

Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.

Ecclesiastes 11:1

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03 · King James Version

Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

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04 · King James Version

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Proverbs 11:25

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05 · King James Version

He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

Proverbs 21:26

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06 · King James Version

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

Matthew 5:42

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07 · King James Version

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

Matthew 10:8

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08 · King James Version

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

Matthew 19:21

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09 · King James Version

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

Luke 6:30

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10 · King James Version

Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Luke 12:33

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11 · King James Version

And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

Acts 2:45

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12 · King James Version

And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.

Acts 4:35

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13 · King James Version

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.

Romans 12:8

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14 · King James Version

Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.

Galatians 2:10

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15 · King James Version

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.

Ephesians 4:28

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When to read these verses

These verses suit seasons of self-examination and seasons of fresh commitment. They read best one at a time, tested against an honest week, rather than all at once like a resume.

How to use this list

Each verse card switches between the King James Version and the World English Bible — the modern renderings of the character commands ("self-control" for "temperance," "steadfastness" for "patience") often clarify what the trait actually requires. Copy the one you are training in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Bible verse about giving?
Deuteronomy 16:17 is the one most readers land on: "Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee." Ecclesiastes 11:1 is the usual second: "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days." The full list of fifteen is on this page — there is no single required verse, and different seasons call for different texts.
Is giving something God does in you or something you practice?
Scripture holds both together without embarrassment: the fruit of the Spirit is the Spirit's fruit (Galatians 5:22-23), and the same letter says "walk in the Spirit" — an imperative. The New Testament's pattern is divine provision and human practice: train, and watch what grows. The verses on this page carry both halves.
Where in the Bible does it talk about giving?
The verses on this page come from 9 books of the Bible — most notably Deuteronomy, Ecclesiastes, Proverbs and 6 more — spanning both Old and New Testaments. The distribution itself is worth noticing: Scripture addresses giving in more than one voice, which is why the page shows whole verses rather than a single proof text.
How do I use a list of verses about giving?
Read the list once slowly, then keep the one verse that fits your situation close — the copy button places it wherever you will actually see it. Every card can be switched to the World English Bible for modern wording, and the random verse tool at the top of the page can draw one verse from this theme at a time if the whole list is more than today needs.

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