Quotes About Generosity

But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.”

Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury,

and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins.

“Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.

For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”

“Why wasnít this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?”

Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.

When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money.

So the man gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.

The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.

There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales,

and lay them at the apostlesí feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.

Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),

sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostlesí feet.

He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.

So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

“Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?”

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.

Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:

Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.