Quotes about Generosity
About five thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children.
— Matthew 14:21
Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.”
— Matthew 15:32
Taking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.
— Matthew 15:36
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
— Matthew 15:37
A total of four thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children.
— Matthew 15:38
“But so that we may not offend them, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take the first fish you catch. When you open its mouth, you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for My tax and yours.”
— Matthew 17:27
Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
— Matthew 19:21
He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard.
— Matthew 20:2
The workers who were hired about the eleventh hour came and each received a denarius.
— Matthew 20:9
So when the original workers came, they assumed they would receive more. But each of them also received a denarius.
— Matthew 20:10
Take your pay and go. I want to give this last man the same as I gave you.
— Matthew 20:14
Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’
— Matthew 20:15