“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” – Proverbs 19:17
Bible Verses About Giving To The Needy
Proverbs 28:27 – Those who give to the poor will never want, but those who close their eyes to them will receive many curses.
“Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.” – Proverbs 28:27
Luke 6:38 – This emphasizes that the act of giving returns to us in good measure.
“Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” – Luke 6:38
Matthew 25:40 – Jesus identifies with the needy, highlighting the importance of serving them.
“And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’” – Matthew 25:40
2 Corinthians 9:7 – God loves a cheerful giver.
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7
James 2:15-16 – Faith without works is dead, and we must help those in need.
“If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?” – James 2:15-16
Deuteronomy 15:11 – There will always be needy among us, and we must be generous.
“For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’” – Deuteronomy 15:11
Galatians 6:9-10 – We are to do good to everyone, especially to those in the household of faith.
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” – Galatians 6:9-10
1 John 3:17 – Compassion towards the needy is a mark of true Christian love.
“But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?” – 1 John 3:17
Acts 20:35 – It is more blessed to give than to receive.
“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” – Acts 20:35
Proverbs 21:13 – Ignoring the cries of the poor will lead to disaster.
“Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.” – Proverbs 21:13
Matthew 6:3-4 – Giving in secret brings the favor of God.
“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. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” – Matthew 6:3-4
Luke 14:13-14 – Invite the poor, disabled, and outcasts to your events.
“But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” – Luke 14:13-14
Isaiah 58:10-11 – True fasting includes helping the needy.
“If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.” – Isaiah 58:10-11
Philippians 4:19 – God provides for our needs as we give to others.
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
Luke 12:33-34 – Sell your possessions and give to the needy.
“Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.” – Luke 12:33-34
Romans 12:13 – Contribute to the needs of the saints.
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” – Romans 12:13
Proverbs 11:25 – A generous person will prosper.
“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” – Proverbs 11:25
2 Corinthians 8:9 – Recognize the grace of giving.
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.” – 2 Corinthians 8:9
Proverbs 15:17 – A humble meal with a friend is better than a feast with enemies.
“Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.” – Proverbs 15:17
Matthew 10:42 – Reward for even small acts of kindness.
“And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.” – Matthew 10:42
Romans 15:26 – Share your resources with the poor among the saints.
“For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.” – Romans 15:26
Psalm 41:1 – Blessed are those who consider the needy.
“Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the Lord delivers him.” – Psalm 41:1
Proverbs 22:9 – A generous eye will be blessed.
“Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.” – Proverbs 22:9
1 Timothy 6:18 – Be rich in good works.
“They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share.” – 1 Timothy 6:18
Matthew 19:21 – Jesus advises giving all to the poor.
“Jesus said to him, ‘If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’” – Matthew 19:21
Acts 2:44-45 – The early church shared everything.
“And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.” – Acts 2:44-45
Proverbs 30:14 – Justice for the needy is highlighted.
“There are those whose teeth are swords, whose fangs are knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, the needy from among mankind.” – Proverbs 30:14
Isaiah 1:17 – Learn to do good and seek justice for others.
“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.” – Isaiah 1:17
Final Thoughts
Giving to those in need is a vital aspect of living out our faith. The Bible is clear that helping others, especially the less fortunate, holds great significance. Whether through financial assistance, time, or acts of kindness, we can all contribute in some way. Jesus taught us that serving others is akin to serving Him, and that brings great rewards. Each act of generosity matters, no matter the size, and encourages a culture of compassion. As we embrace this calling, let’s open our hearts and hands, sharing our resources with others in need.
As we continue exploring our faith, we encourage you to look into more topics like leading others to Christ or communication with others. There’s so much more to learn and grow in understanding!