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Bible Quotes About Charity
15 Scripture verses about charity from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.
Discover 15 powerful Bible verses about charity. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential government & society topic.
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Total Verses
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Old Testament
12
New Testament
Top 10 Bible Quotes About Charity
- Deuteronomy 15:7 — “If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor bro...”
- Proverbs 19:17 — “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which: or, his deed”
- Proverbs 21:13 — “Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.”
- Matthew 5:42 — “Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.”
- Matthew 6:1 — “Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. alms: or, righteousness of your: or, with your”
- Luke 6:38 — “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measu...”
- Luke 12:33 — “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.”
- Luke 21:1 — “And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.”
- Acts 20:35 — “I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
- 1 Corinthians 13:4 — “Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, vaunteth: or, is not rash”
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Old Testament Quotes About Charity (3)
“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which: or, his deed”
“Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.”
New Testament Quotes About Charity (12)
“Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.”
Matthew 5:42KJV
“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. alms: or, righteousness of your: or, with your”
Matthew 6:1KJV
“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”
Luke 6:38KJV
“Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.”
Luke 12:33KJV
“And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.”
Luke 21:1KJV
“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Acts 20:35KJV
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, vaunteth: or, is not rash”
“Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;”
“Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; in the truth: or, with the truth”
“Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.”
“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”
Hebrews 13:2KJV
“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Charity in the Bible
What does the Bible say about charity?
The Bible contains 15 verses about charity, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding charity through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about charity?
There are 15 Bible verses about charity in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about charity?
While many verses address charity, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of charity you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about charity?
Charity is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 15 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.
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