Quotes about Generosity
No one should seek his own good, but the good of others.
— 1 Corinthians 10:24
For as you eat, each of you goes ahead without sharing his meal. While one remains hungry, another gets drunk.
— 1 Corinthians 11:21
If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing.
— 1 Corinthians 13:3
Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
— 1 Corinthians 16:1
On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.
— 1 Corinthians 16:2
I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
— 1 Corinthians 16:17
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
— 2 Corinthians 8:1
In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
— 2 Corinthians 8:2
For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,
— 2 Corinthians 8:3
So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.
— 2 Corinthians 8:6
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
— 2 Corinthians 8:9
And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.
— 2 Corinthians 8:10