libraani 9 - Nuba, Koalib Ngirere New Testament 1967 (Sudan (KIB1967)

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.

Giving is a powerful act that reflects the heart of God and His desire for us to live generously. Throughout the Bible, we find numerous teachings that emphasize the importance and impact of giving. Whether it’s through offering our time, resources, or love, the act of giving not only blesses others but also enriches our own lives. Here are seven Bible verses that highlight the power of giving and encourage us to embrace a life of generosity.

1. Acts 20:35 “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.’”

When we give to others, especially those in need, we are not only helping them but also experiencing the joy and fulfillment that comes from generosity. It reminds us that true happiness is found in selflessness.

2. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 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.”

The emphasis on giving cheerfully reminds us that our attitude matters. God values a heart that gives freely and joyfully, knowing that our contributions can lead to abundant blessings.

3. Proverbs 11:25 “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”

Generosity is not just about meeting the needs of others; it also brings personal renewal and prosperity. When we give, we often receive in return, not necessarily in material wealth, but in spiritual and emotional well-being. The act of giving refreshes both the giver and the recipient.

4. Luke 6:38 “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.”

Jesus emphasizes the abundance that comes from giving. The imagery of a generous measure being returned to us illustrates that our giving will not go unnoticed or unrewarded. When we give with an open heart, we can expect God’s blessings to overflow in our lives.

5. Matthew 6:3-4 “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.”

We should give quietly and humbly, without seeking recognition or praise. The focus is on the sincerity and purity of our giving. God sees our acts of kindness, even when they are done in secret, and He will reward us accordingly. It reminds us that true giving is done for the benefit of others, not for personal glory.

6. Hebrews 13:16 “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”

Sharing what we have with others is a sacrifice that pleases God. This verse highlights the importance of being mindful of others’ needs and taking action to meet them. It serves as a reminder that our acts of generosity are not just good deeds; they are expressions of our faith and love for God.

7. James 1:17 “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

All we have comes from God. Recognizing that every gift we receive is from Him encourages us to be generous in sharing those gifts with others. When we give, we are participating in God’s work, distributing His blessings to those around us.

Conclusion

The Bible teaches that giving is a powerful way to express our faith, love, and gratitude. These verses reveal that generosity not only impacts those we help but also enriches our own lives, bringing us closer to God and His purposes. Whether through our resources, time, or compassion, giving allows us to reflect God’s love in a tangible way, creating a ripple effect of blessings that extend far beyond what we can see. By embracing a spirit of generosity, we open ourselves up to experience the fullness of life that God desires for us.

aza 9

ezir wirlinelu ter weḏi kerrenyŋw wiri zura kweḏi wa wir wiaŋ

1 na tikitaḏiza tiŋna eḏi nizama keni kweḏi ṯikwocalu ṯeḏi Allah, na ezir wuŋwun wirlinelu ter wiri weḏi ṯurmun kḏu. 2 kaka kitina gwu kheyma kuɽena-na kiɽen, na ŋga kinani kwaḏan gi nuŋweḏi kwɔmne-na kweṯir gi allazi lɔmba la, na ṯarbeza, na eḏneya wirlinelu ter; nuŋw eni ezir wirlinelu ter. 3 na kireṯ ṯoɽu ṯi la nuŋw nani kiḏaḏu, keṯir eca ezir wirlinelu ter wuṯemḏi, 4 weḏi ŋweḏgwuna ŋwir ḏahab ŋweṯir gwu ruɽi kwuḏɽula la, na zanḏuk kweṯi ṯinayinici lizi ṯikitaḏiza ṯeḏi Allah, kwenjer dahaba nana tatap, kweḏi tii-na tir ḏahab teḏi manna-na, na tumor-na teḏi haruun kra timɔ riɽi ufɽinya tamin tete, na yali-na yiɽen yeḏi ṯikitaḏiza. 5 na gwu kwɔmne kwudaɽmina ḏahab ṯi eḏaɽani limaleyka nden nani la, kwir laŋɽa leḏi ŋiniṯ ŋeti kwuɽbeḏa ezir lu wa, weṯi gwu Allah-na amiḏina lizi li. ŋeḏi kwɔmne ŋgwu ŋiti ŋer ŋi andazi ŋere ŋere kire-kirem ŋgwu mac.

6 ŋiɽaŋal ŋi ŋeḏi nizam ŋgwu, eti yiziiz enḏi ŋwamin tatap kheyma-na kinani kwaḏan gi, eṯir gwu əkizi Allah ŋɔḏɽor; 7 lakin ŋga kiḏaḏu eti gwu kiziiz kir kweleny enḏi-na dak lamin lutuput tuɽuk kiḏleyu minmin, na eṯuŋw ere enḏi mac kwiira ŋina ŋetuŋw zi kete ŋeḏi rɔgwɽɔ ruŋwun, na ŋeḏi kla limaki tay pir. 8 ŋiɽaŋal ŋi ŋu, eṯi zi Ṯigɽim ṯirlinelu ter ilŋiiḏini eḏaruŋw, tay ṯeḏi ezir wirlinelu ter wuṯemḏi rerec titi ṯimɔkiṯini kinna mac, nani gwu ta kinna kheyma ŋga kinani par ŋgi la. 9 nizam ŋgwu nuŋw orɔ kaka zura kweḏi ŋwomur ŋweḏi kiremŋw. ki lomur ta kla, eṯir inḏeḏa haḏiya na karama kitezir, lakin ner ere eḏi ŋuma mac eḏinḏeḏa ŋgwa kweṯi kwocelu ṯugwori ṯuzuɽu-na. 10 eṯir orɔ dak ŋeḏi eḏne, na ṯiiḏa, na eḏuni rii mindaŋ, —tatap ner orɔ ŋeḏi aŋna domony, mindaŋ ma lomur ila leḏi ŋiɽaŋali ŋiṯemḏi.

ŋuma ŋeḏi Karama keni Kwruztu eḏi zuɽi lizi rugwori

11 lakin ma Kwruztu ruwene lu eḏorɔ Kiziiz kir kweleny kweḏi kwɔmne kwizaw kwinḏi eḏila, nuŋwendi kheyma gi-na kiṯemḏelu kir minmin (kiti kidaɽmina rii ri mac, nuŋw ere orɔ keḏi ṯurmun kḏu tɔk mac), 12 nuŋw enḏi tamin tutuput ṯuɽuk kezir wirlinelu ter wuṯemḏi rerec, kwiti kwapi-na ŋina ŋeḏi yiɽu na ŋeḏi nyiḏri mac, lakin ŋin ŋi ŋuŋun, nuŋw ŋi ṯa alla nyuŋwuzi ki ŋuway-na ŋeḏi ŋikya eḏinḏeḏa nyuŋwuzi hurriya winḏi eḏi nanniḏa dɔk.

13 na ma ŋin ŋeḏi yiɽu-ŋa nyiḏri nyi, na yaru yeḏi tumɽu kya yeṯir yi rece kla limaki ṯay pir, mer eḏi ŋuma eḏi ruzi yaŋna yuzuɽu-na, eḏi zi irlelu ter, 14 a ŋin ŋeḏi Kwruztu er ere eni ŋimɔtamḏalu purpur manya, ŋenyji zuɽici rugwori-na reri, mindaŋ mer duŋgweci ŋɔḏɽor ŋiti ŋeḏi ŋimiiḏa-na mac, eḏəkizi Allah weṯimiiḏi ŋɔḏɽor. Kwruztu kwunderṯa ŋgwu kwinḏeḏa Allah rɔgwɽɔ ruŋwun ruzuɽu-na cucuɽic ṯigɽim ṯi ṯuŋwun tetinanniḏa dɔk, eḏorɔ karama keri.

15 ŋwu ṯaŋwu, nuŋw orɔ kwete kwir ṯəmiḏana ṯeḏi ṯikitaḏiza ṯete ṯiaŋ, mindaŋ mer afi, kla ornuṯuŋw zi, ŋoru ŋinḏi eḏi nanniḏa dɔk ŋikitaḏuŋw zi ŋi, kaka ayŋw gwu kwete eḏi zi alla ki ŋikya-na ŋerrerzi kerreny, miḏir gwu ṯikitaḏiza ṯeḏi kerrenyŋw. 16 muŋw lɔ kwere ŋiɽaŋali ŋeḏi ṯikanna ṯeḏi ŋor ŋuŋwun, ner ere eḏi fayḏa mac, illi muŋw ay. 17 kaka eṯi gwu ṯikitaḏiza kḏu eḏi fayḏa dak ma ŋgwa kwuluḏi ay, kaka eṯuŋw gwu ere eḏi fayḏa ḏuṯ ma ŋgwa kwuluḏi nani kwumiiḏu kinna. 18 ṯaŋwu na ṯikitaḏiza ṯeḏi kerrenyŋw ere eḏi fayḏa mac ṯiira ŋina. 19 kaka andica gwu muuza lizi tatap amra ndendeṯ weḏi kuruu, nuŋw dimi ŋina ŋeḏi nyiḏri-ŋa yiɽu yi ŋaw ŋi, na yala yori na kwaɽi kwɔkwɽeny, mindaŋ muŋw ŋi ma rece kiṯami keḏi kuruu, na lizi tatap tɔk. 20 nuŋw zi eca ŋwu: ŋin ŋu ŋiri ŋin ŋeḏi ṯikitaḏiza ṯikita ŋwi ŋaŋa li. 21 kaka ṯaŋwu tɔk, nuŋw rece kheyma ŋin ŋi, na kwɔmne ŋgwa tatap kweṯir gi kwoce Allah lu. 22 a kweḏir ŋuma keni eḏaruŋw, kuruu gi eṯi kwɔmne tatap zuɽini ŋin ŋi, na ma ŋin ere irelu mac, a ṯififrina ṯeḏi ŋikya ere nani tɔk mac.

23 ŋwu ṯaŋwu mer eni ŋofḏana eḏi zuɽini ŋa ŋir kaka zura domony kweḏi kwɔmne kweḏi kilerena, karama gi ŋgu, ner eni ŋofḏana eḏi kwɔmne kweḏi kilerena rerec zuɽini karama gi kiṯemḏi ŋgu. 24 na Kwruztu ere enḏi mac kezir wirlinelu ter wudaɽmaḏir rii ri, waɽina domony wa wuṯemḏelu rerec, lakin nuŋw enḏi kilerena ŋundu eḏi ruwene lu kirem ki yey-na yeḏi Allah, eḏi roce nyuŋwuzi. 25 nuŋwere enḏi mac eḏinḏeḏa rɔgwɽɔ ruŋwun eḏorɔ karama ŋwamin rac ŋwamin rac, kaka eṯi gwu kiziiz kir kweleny ki ṯurmun-na enḏi kezir wirlinelu ter yiḏleyu yiḏleyu, ŋin ŋi ŋiti ŋir ŋuŋun mac; 26 eŋgir orɔ ṯaŋwu, eŋgi Kwruztu rerini ŋwamin-na caw caw kinaŋw tuk kitina gwu ṯurmun ṯay ṯi. lakin kwumɔ ruwene lu tamin tutuput dak ki lomur liratizaŋw zi li eḏafrazi ŋikyaŋi ṯay ṯete karama gi kir rɔgwɽɔ ruŋwun. 27 na kaka inḏi gwu lizi eḏay tamin tete, na kwaḏan ta er ma rilli ki yey-na yeḏi hukm, 28 ṯaŋwu a Kwruztu, kwumer ruzi karama tamin tutuput dak eḏufini ŋikyaŋi ŋeḏi luru, inḏi eḏi ruwene lu kwokwony, kwiti kweḏi ŋiɽaŋali ŋere ŋeḏi ŋikya mac, lakin eḏi zi efica kla ŋigileḏa leṯi icazi ŋunduŋwu kiṯay.