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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.

Bɔɔlɔs mɔŋgwɔ ulici lizi lǝthi Kɔɔrɔnthɔɔs-ŋwɔ, nǝ ṯaaginna ṯuuŋwun ṯirimthithɔ.

1 Nyii ŋgwa kwinḏi-ŋǝsi ethi raaŋitha kwokwony ki-taamin-la tir nimrǝ toɽol. Nǝ gǝḏiiyyǝ keere nyithak kinḏi ethi kettine, laazim ŋwɔthi shuhuuḏǝ-nǝ kwuɽǝn ya toɽol. 2 Nyii ŋgwɔ kwɔnaŋna ethisi andaci kila lǝrrǝ ŋikiyaŋi kinaŋw kerreny, nǝ kila tatap lithaathɔ tok; ŋimǝ-ŋǝsi-pǝ andica rac kerreny kinaŋw ki-taamin-la tir nimrǝ kwuɽǝn, kinaŋw a-raaŋathi-ŋǝsi, laakin ŋǝŋǝsitǝ andaci kwokwony a-naaniny tǝ kinnǝni tuk. Na mǝnyii aaɽa kwokwony tǝ, nyjeere aalatha rii ḏuṯ. 3 Ŋaaŋa lǝṯi naŋni ŋiɽaŋali-lɔ ethisi elŋe ŋǝniŋw, Kwɔrɔstɔ kwǝṯi andasi nyii-ŋgi alla bǝri. Mɔŋwsi kinnǝ ǝrri daŋgal-na nɔŋweere ǝni kwajlinna mac, laakin ǝṯɔŋw ruwǝzi ŋɔma-lɔ daŋgal-na. 4 Kaka niɽinyithir-gwɔ ki-ŋwuuɽi-lǝ ŋwɔɽɔmɔthalɔ ṯǝjlinnǝ-thi, laakin nɔŋw-tǝ miithi ŋɔma-ŋi ŋǝthi Allah, nǝ ŋwɔṯaŋw duŋgwunnǝ-ŋgi tǝ, ǝrǝni lajlinna, laakin ki-ṯɔɽɔmaṯṯa-na ṯǝri dɔŋw ŋaaŋa-li tǝ, ǝri miithi ŋundu-ŋgi ŋɔma-ŋi rǝthi Allah.

5 Ṯǝccǝr rogɽo raalɔ na ǝsi raaŋana ŋǝmmǝŋ, etheese ŋaaŋa kila laami eleŋw ŋǝmmǝŋ ki-ṯǝmminǝ-nǝ alla bǝri. Ŋaaŋa liti lilŋica rerrem mac ethaarɔŋw Yǝcu Kwɔrɔstɔ kwǝṯi naani daŋgal-na mac-a? Illi mǝteere ǝthi ŋɔma dɔṯṯɔk mac ethi ɔvthasi ki-thiṯǝccǝ-nǝ. 6 Nyii kwɔgittathɔ daŋgalɔ mindaŋ mǝ elŋe ethaarɔŋw, nyiiŋǝ liti libǝriyinǝ mac. 7 Laakin nyiiŋǝ lǝṯi aari Allah kiyiiriny mindaŋ mǝseere ǝrri ŋeere ŋigii mac, ŋiti ŋǝniŋw nyiiŋǝ limǝ ɔvthasi kinnǝni mac, laakin ethisi ǝrri kǝniny ŋa ŋirllalɔ, niijinǝr-vǝ kinnǝni lir kaka libǝriyinnǝ tok. 8 Kaka niti nǝthiny-gwɔ ŋɔma mac, ethisi ǝrrizǝsǝ ŋeere ŋir ṯuwǝn ŋiɽaŋali naana ŋir rerrem mac, laakin nǝroro ethisi ǝrri ŋa ŋir rerrem ṯoɽɔk. 9 Nyiiŋǝ lǝṯi aamina mǝnyii ajli nyiiŋǝ, nǝ ŋaaŋa tǝ, ethi firllathala. Ŋwɔṯaŋw, ǝṯi-nyii aari kiyiiriny mindaŋ moro min-min.

10 Ŋindǝr-ta ŋɔ mindaŋ nǝŋǝsi-mǝ lɔcca a-naaniny-tǝ kinnǝni tuk; mindaŋ mǝnyii ɔppatha kǝzir weere kinaŋw tǝ, ŋǝseere inḏǝthǝ ṯurvǝ mac sɔlṯa-gi kwinḏǝthǝ-nyii Kweeleny, kwir sɔlṯa kwǝthi-gi dɔŋgwɔ-ŋgwazi ŋaaŋwɔsi, nɔŋweere oro kwǝthi-gi kiyasi ŋaaŋwɔsi-lɔ mac.

11 Nǝ ŋɔ ŋir kwaathan-kwaathan tǝ liyǝŋgǝri liinyi, ŋǝsi ǝccǝŋw, cǝ, naanir laami naana. Ǝṯi ɔnvici rirllalɔ kiyǝnǝ kwɔro-kwɔrop ethoro min-min, ǝṯisi kettice ŋa yǝni ŋǝṯiŋǝsi-ŋi ɔracci; ǝṯisi ruusi ṯuunyu ṯɔtɔpɔt daŋgal-na; ǝṯi naani ŋethre ŋisaaw. Ethi Allah wǝthi ṯamɽa-ŋa ŋiiɽǝnnǝ-ŋi nanni ŋaaŋa-li. 12 Aginnathisar-na ṯaaginna-thi ṯirllinǝlɔ ter. 13 Lizi tatap lǝthi Allah lirllinǝlɔ ter laaginna-ŋǝsi.

14 Ethi ne@ma kwǝthi Kweeleny kwǝni Yǝcu Kwɔrɔstɔ, nǝ ṯamɽa ṯǝthi Allah tok, nǝ ŋɔmath ŋǝthi Ṯigɽim Ṯirllinǝlɔ ter, nanni ŋaaŋa-li tatap.

Final Warnings and Greetings

1 I am on my way to visit you for the third time. And as the Scriptures say, “Any charges must be proved true by at least two or three witnesses.” 2 During my second visit I warned you that I would punish you and anyone else who doesn't stop sinning. I am far away from you now, but I give you the same warning. 3 This should prove to you that I am speaking for Christ. When he corrects you, he won't be weak. He will be powerful! 4 Although he was weak when he was nailed to the cross, he now lives by the power of God. We are weak, just as Christ was. But you will see that we will live by the power of God, just as Christ does.

5 Test yourselves and find out if you really are true to your faith. If you pass the test, you will discover that Christ is living in you. But if Christ isn't living in you, you have failed. 6 I hope you will discover we have not failed. 7 We pray you will stop doing evil things. We don't pray like this to make ourselves look good, but to get you to do right, even if we are failures.

8 All we can do is to follow the truth and not fight against it. 9 Even though we are weak, we are glad that you are strong, and we pray you will do even better. 10 I am writing these things to you before I arrive. This way I won't have to be hard on you when I use the authority the Lord has given me. I was given this authority, so I could help you and not destroy you.

11 Goodbye, my friends. Do better and pay attention to what I have said. Try to get along and live peacefully with each other.

Now I pray that God, who gives love and peace, will be with you. 12 Give each other a warm greeting. All God's people send their greetings.

13 I pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will bless you and be kind to you! May God bless you with his love, and may the Holy Spirit join all your hearts together.