Giving gifts is a way to express love and generosity, and the Bible emphasizes the importance of giving with a joyful heart. These verses encourage us to follow God’s example of giving freely, reminding us that every gift, big or small, can reflect His love.
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Bible Verses About Giving Gifts
James 1:17 – Every good gift is a blessing from above
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” – James 1:17
2 Corinthians 9:7 – Giving should come from the heart
“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
Proverbs 18:16 – A gift can open doors and build relationships
“A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.” – Proverbs 18:16
Acts 20:35 – It is more blessed to give than to receive
“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
Luke 6:38 – Generosity leads to abundance
“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
Proverbs 11:25 – A generous heart receives blessings
“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” – Proverbs 11:25
Matthew 5:42 – Open-handedness reflects love
“Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.” – Matthew 5:42
1 Peter 4:10 – Each gift should serve a purpose
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” – 1 Peter 4:10
Galatians 6:2 – Share in the burdens of others
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2
Luke 12:33 – Investing in eternal treasures through giving
“Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.” – Luke 12:33
Matthew 6:21 – Our hearts follow where we invest
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21
Proverbs 21:26 – The diligent willingly give
“All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.” – Proverbs 21:26
Matthew 25:40 – Serving others is serving Christ
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” – Matthew 25:40
2 Corinthians 8:12 – God measures the heart of the giver
“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
Ephesians 4:28 – Work to share with those in need
“Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.” – Ephesians 4:28
Proverbs 3:9 – Honor the Lord with your gifts
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops;” – Proverbs 3:9
John 3:16 – The greatest gift of all
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
Romans 12:6 – Use your gifts to bless others
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;” – Romans 12:6
Philippians 4:19 – God supplies every need through Christ
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
Isaiah 32:8 – Generous people plan to do good
“But the noble make noble plans, and by noble deeds they stand.” – Isaiah 32:8
2 Thessalonians 1:11 – Pray for the giving of good works
“With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith.” – 2 Thessalonians 1:11
Matthew 10:8 – Freely give as you have freely received
“Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.” – Matthew 10:8
Luke 14:13-14 – Invite the less fortunate to your gatherings
“But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” – Luke 14:13-14
Philippians 1:3-5 – Joy in partnership through giving
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” – Philippians 1:3-5
Proverbs 22:9 – Generosity brings blessings
“The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.” – Proverbs 22:9
1 Timothy 6:18 – Do good and be rich in good deeds
“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” – 1 Timothy 6:18
1 John 3:17 – Genuine love expresses itself through sharing
“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?” – 1 John 3:17
Revelation 22:12 – Reward for acts of giving
“Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.” – Revelation 22:12
Colossians 3:23-24 – Work heartily, serve the Lord
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” – Colossians 3:23-24
Hebrews 13:16 – Share with others through good deeds
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” – Hebrews 13:16
Matthew 7:11 – God gives good gifts to those who ask
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” – Matthew 7:11
Proverbs 15:27 – Greed can lead to suffering
“The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.” – Proverbs 15:27
Ecclesiastes 5:19 – Enjoy the fruits of your labor as a gift
“Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and find pleasure in their toil—this is a gift of God.” – Ecclesiastes 5:19
Mark 12:41-44 – The widow’s offering teaches generosity
“Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.’” – Mark 12:41-44
1 Chronicles 29:14 – Acknowledging God’s ownership of all gifts
“But who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us!” – 1 Chronicles 29:14
Matthew 10:42 – The smallest acts of kindness matter
“And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” – Matthew 10:42