Tithes and offerings are fundamental aspects of Christian faith and stewardship. These practices have deep roots in the Bible and continue to play a significant role in the lives of believers today.
Tithing, typically understood as giving one-tenth of one’s income to God, and offerings, which are additional gifts given willingly, are not only financial acts but also acts of worship, obedience, and trust in God’s provision.
In this exploration of Bible verses about tithes and offering. We will uncover the scriptural guidance and principles that underpin these practices, emphasizing their spiritual significance and the blessings associated with cheerful and generous giving.
100 Bible Verses About Tithes And Offering
1. Malachi 3:10
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”
2. Leviticus 27:30
“A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.”
3. Proverbs 3:9-10
“Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.”
4. Hebrews 7:8
“In the one case, the tenth is collected by people who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living.”
5. Luke 11:42
“But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.”
6. Matthew 23:23
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill, and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.”
7. 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.”
8. Genesis 14:19-20
“And he blessed him and said, ‘Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!’ And Abram gave him a tenth of everything.”
9. Proverbs 11:24-25
“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.”
10. Deuteronomy 14:22
“You shall tithe all the yield of your seed that comes from the field year by year.”
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11. 2 Corinthians 8:7
“But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.”
12. Proverbs 19:17
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
13. 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.'”
14. 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.”
15. Proverbs 22:9
“The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.”
16. 1 Timothy 6:17-18
“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.”
17. Matthew 6:2-4
“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their reward. 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.”
18. Proverbs 3:27
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.”
19. 2 Corinthians 9:11
“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”
20. Proverbs 28:27
“Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.”
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21. Malachi 3:10
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”
22. Leviticus 27:30
“A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.”
23. Deuteronomy 14:22
“You shall tithe all the yield of your seed that comes from the field year by year.”
24. Numbers 18:21
“To the sons of Levi, behold, I have given all the tithe in Israel for an inheritance, in return for their service that they do, their service in the tent of meeting.”
25. Nehemiah 10:38
“A priest descended from Aaron is to accompany the Levites when they receive the tithes, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of the tithes up to the house of our God, to the storerooms of the treasury.”
26. Genesis 14:20
“And blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!” And Abram gave him a tenth of everything.”
27. Deuteronomy 26:12
“When you have finished setting aside a tenth of all your produce in the third year, the year of the tithe, you shall give it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow so that they may eat in your towns and be satisfied.”
28. 2 Chronicles 31:5
“As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously gave the firstfruits of their grain, new wine, olive oil, and honey and all that the fields produced. They brought a great amount, a tithe of everything.”
29. Amos 4:4
“Go to Bethel and sin; go to Gilgal and sin yet more. Bring your sacrifices every morning, your tithes every three years.”
30. Malachi 3:8
“Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In your tithes and contributions.”
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31. 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. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
32. Luke 21:1-4
“Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box, and he saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. And he said, ‘Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them.'”
33. 2 Corinthians 9:7
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
34. 1 Corinthians 16:2
“On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.”
35. Acts 20:35
“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'”
36. 2 Corinthians 8:12
“For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.”
37. Philippians 4:18-19
“I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
38. Hebrews 13:16
“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”
39. 1 Timothy 6:18
“They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share.”
40. Romans 12:13
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.”
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41. 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. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
42. Luke 21:1-4
“Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box, and he saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. And he said, ‘Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them.'”
43. 2 Corinthians 9:7
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
44. 1 Corinthians 16:2
“On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.”
45. Acts 20:35
“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'”
46. 2 Corinthians 8:12
“For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.”
47. Philippians 4:18-19
“I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
48. Hebrews 13:16
“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”
49. 1 Timothy 6:18
“They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share.”
50. Romans 12:13
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.”
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51. Matthew 6:21
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
52. Romans 12:1
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”
53. Proverbs 3:9
“Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce.”
54. Psalm 96:8
“Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts!”
55. Exodus 23:15
“You shall keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread. As I commanded you, you shall eat unleavened bread for seven days at the appointed time in the month of Abib, for in it you came out of Egypt. None shall appear before me empty-handed.”
56. 1 Chronicles 16:29
“Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him! Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.”
57. 1 Corinthians 10:31
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
58. Hebrews 13:15
“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.”
59. Psalm 50:14
“Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High.”
60. Revelation 5:12
“Saying with a loud voice, ‘Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!'”
Giving Cheerfully: Bible Verses on Offering with a Joyful Heart
61. 2 Corinthians 9:7
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
62. Proverbs 11:25
“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
63. 1 Chronicles 29:9
“Then the people rejoiced because they had given willingly, for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the LORD. David the king also rejoiced greatly.”
64. 2 Corinthians 8:2
“In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.”
65. Psalm 100:2
“Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!”
66. 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.”
67. 2 Corinthians 9:11
“You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.”
68. Psalm 37:4
“Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
69. Proverbs 22:9
“The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.”
70. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
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71. Matthew 6:24
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
72. Luke 16:11
“So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?”
73. Proverbs 3:9
“Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce.”
74. 1 Timothy 6:17-19
“As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.”
75. Proverbs 13:11
“Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.”
76. Malachi 3:10
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”
77. Luke 12:33
“Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.”
78. Proverbs 22:7
“The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.”
79. Ecclesiastes 5:10
“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.”
80. 1 Corinthians 4:2
“Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.”
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81. Malachi 3:8
“Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In your tithes and contributions.”
82. Matthew 23:23
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.”
83. Hebrews 7:8
“In the one case, tithes are received by mortal men, but in the other case, by one of whom it is testified that he lives.”
84. Galatians 3:10
“For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, ‘Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.'”
85. Romans 3:20
“For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.”
86. Colossians 2:16-17
“Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.”
87. 2 Corinthians 9:7
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
88. Romans 10:4
“For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.”
89. Ephesians 2:8-9
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
90. 1 Timothy 1:9
“Understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers.”
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91. 2 Corinthians 9:6
“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.”
92. Proverbs 3:27
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in your power to do it.”
93. Malachi 3:10
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”
94. 1 Timothy 6:17-19
“As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.”
95. Luke 16:10
“One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.”
96. Proverbs 11:24-25
“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.”
97. 1 Corinthians 16:2
“On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.”
98. Acts 20:35
“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'”
99. Proverbs 22:9
“The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.”
100. 2 Corinthians 9:11
“You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.”
Conclusion
The Bible verses about tithes and offerings reveal a profound connection between giving and faith. They remind us that our material resources are gifts from God and that our giving is an act of worship and obedience.
While the concept of tithing and offering may vary among Christian denominations, the underlying message is clear: God calls us to be generous, cheerful givers, trusting in His provision and recognizing that all we have ultimately belongs to Him. There challenge us to examine our hearts, cultivate a spirit of generosity, and experience the blessings that comes with it.
