Generosity
The joy and blessing of giving
Genesis 1:29
God said, "Behold, I have given you every herb yielding seed, which is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree, which bears fruit yielding seed. It will be your food.
Read commentary →Genesis 6:21
Take with you of all food that is eaten, and gather it to yourself; and it will be for food for you, and for them."
Read commentary →Genesis 9:3
Every moving thing that lives will be food for you. As the green herb, I have given everything to you.
Read commentary →Exodus 3:21
I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, and it will happen that when you go, you shall not go empty-handed.
Read commentary →Exodus 5:18
Go therefore now, and work, for no straw shall be given to you, yet you shall deliver the same number of bricks!"
Read commentary →Exodus 6:4
I have also established my covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land of their travels, in which they lived as foreigners.
Read commentary →Leviticus 6:17
It shall not be baked with yeast. I have given it as their portion of my offerings made by fire. It is most holy, as the sin offering, and as the trespass offering.
Read commentary →Leviticus 7:32
The right thigh you shall give to the priest for a heave offering out of the sacrifices of your peace offerings.
Read commentary →Numbers 3:9
You shall give the Levites to Aaron and to his sons. They are wholly given to him on the behalf of the children of Israel.
Read commentary →Numbers 8:16
For they are wholly given to me from among the children of Israel; instead of all who open the womb, even the firstborn of all the children of Israel, I have taken them to me.
Read commentary →Numbers 8:19
I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and to his sons from among the children of Israel, to do the service of the children of Israel in the Tent of Meeting, and to make atonement for the children of Israel; that there be no plague among the children of Israel, when the children of Israel come near to the sanctuary."
Read commentary →Deuteronomy 2:28
You shall sell me food for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only let me pass through on my feet,
Read commentary →Deuteronomy 2:31
The Lord said to me, "Behold, I have begun to deliver up Sihon and his land before you: begin to possess, that you may inherit his land."
Read commentary →Deuteronomy 9:6
Know therefore, that the Lord your God doesn't give you this good land to possess it for your righteousness; for you are a stiff-necked people.
Read commentary →Joshua 6:2
The Lord said to Joshua, "Behold, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and the mighty men of valor.
Read commentary →Joshua 7:19
Joshua said to Achan, "My son, please give glory to the Lord, the God of Israel, and make confession to him. Tell me now what you have done! Do not hide it from me!"
Read commentary →Judges 4:19
He said to her, "Please give me a little water to drink; for I am thirsty." She opened a bottle of milk, and gave him drink, and covered him.
Read commentary →Judges 5:3
"Hear, you kings! Give ear, you princes! I, even I, will sing to the Lord. I will sing praise to the Lord, the God of Israel.
Read commentary →Judges 8:5
He said to the men of Succoth, "Please give loaves of bread to the people who follow me; for they are exhausted, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian. "
Read commentary →Ruth 2:12
May the Lord repay your work, and a full reward be given you from the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge."
Read commentary →1 Kings 1:27
Is this thing done by my lord the king, and you haven't shown to your servants who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?"
Read commentary →1 Kings 2:20
Then she said, "I ask one small petition of you; do not deny me." The king said to her, "Ask on, my mother; for I will not deny you."
Read commentary →1 Kings 8:6
The priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the Lord to its place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim.
Read commentary →1 Kings 3:25
The king said, "Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other."
Read commentary →1 Kings 3:27
Then the king answered, "Give her the living child, and in no way kill it. She is its mother."
Read commentary →1 Kings 8:39
then hear in heaven, your dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and render to every man according to all his ways, whose heart you know; (for you, even you only, know the hearts of all the children of men;)
Read commentary →1 Kings 9:13
He said, "What cities are these which you have given me, my brother?" He called them the land of Cabul to this day.
Read commentary →1 Chronicles 6:63
To the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.
Read commentary →1 Chronicles 6:71
To the sons of Gershom were given, out of the family of the half-tribe of Manasseh, Golan in Bashan with its suburbs, and Ashtaroth with its suburbs;
Read commentary →1 Chronicles 6:77
To the rest of the Levites, the sons of Merari, were given, out of the tribe of Zebulun, Rimmono with its suburbs, Tabor with its suburbs;
Read commentary →2 Chronicles 1:10
Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this your people, that is so great?"
Read commentary →2 Chronicles 2:10
Behold, I will give to your servants, the cutters who cut timber, twenty thousand measures of beaten wheat, and twenty thousand measures of barley, and twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty thousand baths of oil."
Read commentary →2 Chronicles 6:25
then hear from heaven, and forgive the sin of your people Israel, and bring them again to the land which you gave to them and to their fathers.
Read commentary →Ezra 1:6
All those who were around them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with animals, and with precious things, besides all that was willingly offered.
Read commentary →Ezra 2:68
Some of the heads of fathers' households, when they came to the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem, offered willingly for God's house to set it up in its place:
Read commentary →Ezra 4:21
Make a decree now to cause these men to cease, and that this city not be built, until a decree shall be made by me.
Read commentary →Ezra 7:19
The vessels that are given to you for the service of the house of your God, deliver before the God of Jerusalem.
Read commentary →Ezra 9:12
Now therefore do not give your daughters to their sons, neither take their daughters to your sons, nor seek their peace or their prosperity forever; that you may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children forever.'
Read commentary →Esther 3:11
The king said to Haman, "The silver is given to you, the people also, to do with them as it seems good to you."
Read commentary →Esther 3:14
A copy of the letter, that the decree should be given out in every province, was published to all the peoples, that they should be ready against that day.
Read commentary →Esther 8:1
On that day, King Ahasuerus gave the house of Haman, the Jews' enemy, to Esther the queen. Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he was to her.
Read commentary →Esther 8:13
A copy of the letter, that the decree should be given out in every province, was published to all the peoples, that the Jews should be ready for that day to avenge themselves on their enemies.
Read commentary →Esther 9:14
The king commanded this to be done. A decree was given out in Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.
Read commentary →Job 3:11
"Why did I not die from the womb? Why did I not give up the spirit when my mother bore me?
Read commentary →Job 6:22
Did I say, 'Give to me?' or, 'Offer a present for me from your substance?'
Read commentary →Job 9:24
The earth is given into the hand of the wicked. He covers the faces of its judges. If not he, then who is it?
Read commentary →Psalms 2:8
Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.
Read commentary →Proverbs 1:32
For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them.
Read commentary →Proverbs 2:6
For the Lord gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
Read commentary →Proverbs 3:33
The Lord's curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous.
Read commentary →Proverbs 3:34
Surely he is scornful to scoffers, but he gives grace to the humble.
Read commentary →Proverbs 4:9
She will give to your head a garland of grace. She will deliver a crown of splendor to you."
Read commentary →Proverbs 8:6
Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.
Read commentary →Proverbs 8:14
Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.
Read commentary →Proverbs 8:22
"The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his work, before his deeds of old.
Read commentary →Proverbs 8:24
When there were no depths, I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water.
Read commentary →Proverbs 9:8
Do not reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
Read commentary →Proverbs 9:9
Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
Read commentary →Ecclesiastes 2:26
For to the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he gives travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him who pleases God. This also is vanity and a chasing after wind.
Read commentary →Ecclesiastes 3:10
I have seen the burden which God has given to the sons of men to be afflicted with.
Read commentary →Ecclesiastes 5:19
Every man also to whom God has given riches and wealth, and has given him power to eat of it, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor-this is the gift of God.
Read commentary →Song of Solomon 7:13
The mandrakes give forth fragrance. At our doors are all kinds of precious fruits, new and old, which I have stored up for you, my beloved.
Read commentary →Isaiah 1:2
Hear, heavens, and listen, earth; for the Lord has spoken: I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.
Read commentary →Isaiah 1:10
Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom! Listen to the law of our God, you people of Gomorrah!
Read commentary →Isaiah 1:27
Zion shall be redeemed with justice, and her converts with righteousness.
Read commentary →Isaiah 3:4
I will give boys to be their princes, and children shall rule over them.
Read commentary →Isaiah 4:3
It will happen, that he who is left in Zion, and he who remains in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even everyone who is written among the living in Jerusalem;
Read commentary →Isaiah 5:2
He dug it up, gathered out its stones, planted it with the choicest vine, built a tower in its midst, and also cut out a winepress therein. He looked for it to yield grapes, but it yielded wild grapes.
Read commentary →Isaiah 5:11
Woe to those who rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; who stay late into the night, until wine inflames them!
Read commentary →Isaiah 8:18
Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of hosts, who dwells in Mount Zion.
Read commentary →Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Read commentary →Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
Read commentary →Jeremiah 3:19
"But I said, 'How I would put you among the children, and give you a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the armies of the nations!' and I said, 'You shall call me "My Father," and shall not turn away from following me.'
Read commentary →Jeremiah 6:10
To whom shall I speak and testify, that they may hear? Behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they can't listen. Behold, the word of the Lord has become a reproach to them. They have no delight in it.
Read commentary →Lamentations 1:11
All her people sigh, they seek bread; they have given their precious things for food to refresh the soul. "Look, Lord, and see, for I am despised."
Read commentary →Lamentations 3:30
Let him give his cheek to him who strikes him; let him be filled with insults.
Read commentary →Lamentations 4:3
Even the jackals offer the breast, they nurse their young ones, but the daughter of my people has become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness.
Read commentary →Lamentations 5:6
We have submitted to the Egyptians and to the Assyrians, to get enough bread.
Read commentary →Ezekiel 4:15
Then he said to me, "Behold, I have given you cow's dung for man's dung, and you shall prepare your bread thereon."
Read commentary →Ezekiel 7:21
I will give it into the hands of the strangers for a prey, and to the wicked of the earth for a spoil; and they shall profane it.
Read commentary →Daniel 2:16
Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would show the king the interpretation.
Read commentary →Daniel 7:14
There was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all the peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
Read commentary →Daniel 8:12
The host was given over to it together with the daily sacrifice because of transgression. And it cast down truth to the ground, and kept prospering.
Read commentary →Daniel 9:9
To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him.
Read commentary →Daniel 9:19
Lord, hear! Lord, forgive! Lord, listen and take action! Do not delay, for your own sake, my God, because your city and your people are called by your name."
Read commentary →Hosea 2:15
I will give her vineyards from there, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope; and she will respond there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt.
Read commentary →Hosea 5:1
"Listen to this, you priests! Listen, house of Israel, and give ear, house of the king! For the judgment is against you; for you have been a snare at Mizpah, and a net spread on Tabor.
Read commentary →Hosea 9:14
Give them-Lord what will you give? Give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts.
Read commentary →Joel 1:2
Hear this, you elders, And listen, all you inhabitants of the land. Has this ever happened in your days, or in the days of your fathers?
Read commentary →Joel 3:3
and have cast lots for my people, and have given a boy for a prostitute, and sold a girl for wine, that they may drink.
Read commentary →Amos 4:6
"I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and lack of bread in every town; yet you haven't returned to me," says the Lord.
Read commentary →Micah 1:14
Therefore you will give a parting gift to Moresheth Gath. The houses of Achzib will be a deceitful thing to the kings of Israel.
Read commentary →Micah 5:3
Therefore he will abandon them until the time that she who is in labor gives birth. Then the rest of his brothers will return to the children of Israel.
Read commentary →Nahum 1:14
The Lord has commanded concerning you: "No more descendants will bear your name. Out of the house of your gods, will I cut off the engraved image and the molten image. I will make your grave, for you are vile."
Read commentary →Habakkuk 2:15
"Woe to him who gives his neighbor drink, pouring your inflaming wine until they are drunk, so that you may gaze at their naked bodies!
Read commentary →Zechariah 8:12
"For the seed of peace and the vine will yield its fruit, and the ground will give its increase, and the heavens will give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to inherit all these things.
Read commentary →Malachi 2:2
If you will not listen, and if you will not lay it to heart, to give glory to my name," says the Lord of hosts, "then will I send the curse on you, and I will curse your blessings. Indeed, I have cursed them already, because you do not lay it to heart.
Read commentary →Matthew 1:1
A record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Read commentary →Matthew 1:2
Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers,
Read commentary →Matthew 2:1
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,
Read commentary →Matthew 2:11
And they came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Read commentary →Matthew 3:3
For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, make ready the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight."
Read commentary →Matthew 3:7
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for his baptism he said to them, "You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Read commentary →Matthew 3:10
"And even now the axe lies at the root of the trees. Therefore, every tree that does not bring forth good fruit is cut down, and cast into the fire.
Read commentary →Matthew 3:11
I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but the one who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Read commentary →Matthew 3:14
But John would have hindered him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?"
Read commentary →Matthew 3:16
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming on him.
Read commentary →Matthew 4:1
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
Read commentary →Matthew 4:9
And he said to him, "I will give you all of these things, if you will fall down and worship me."
Read commentary →Matthew 4:12
Now when he heard that John was delivered up, he withdrew into Galilee.
Read commentary →Matthew 4:24
And the report about him went out into all Syria, and they brought to him all who were sick, afflicted with various diseases and torments, possessed with demons, epileptics, and paralytics; and he healed them.
Read commentary →Matthew 5:20
For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Read commentary →Matthew 5:23
"If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you,
Read commentary →Matthew 5:40
And if anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.
Read commentary →Matthew 5:42
Give to him who asks you, and do not turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
Read commentary →Matthew 6:10
Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Read commentary →Matthew 6:14
"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Read commentary →Matthew 6:19
"Do not lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal;
Read commentary →Matthew 6:23
But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!
Read commentary →Matthew 7:2
For with whatever judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you.
Read commentary →Matthew 7:6
"Do not give that which is holy to the dogs, neither throw your pearls before the pigs, lest perhaps they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.
Read commentary →Matthew 7:7
"Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.
Read commentary →Matthew 7:19
Every tree that does not grow good fruit is cut down, and thrown into the fire.
Read commentary →Matthew 7:24
"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, will be compared to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.
Read commentary →Matthew 7:28
And it happened, when Jesus had finished saying these things, that the multitudes were astonished at his teaching,
Read commentary →Matthew 8:2
And behold, a leper came to him and worshiped him, saying, "Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean."
Read commentary →Matthew 8:16
And when evening came, they brought to him many possessed with demons. He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick;
Read commentary →Matthew 8:20
And Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head."
Read commentary →Matthew 8:29
And behold, they shouted, saying, "What do we have to do with you, Jesus, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?"
Read commentary →Matthew 9:3
And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man blasphemes."
Read commentary →Matthew 9:20
And behold, a woman who had an issue of blood for twelve years came behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment;
Read commentary →Matthew 9:25
But when the crowd was put out, he entered in, took her by the hand, and the girl arose.
Read commentary →Matthew 9:28
And when he had come into the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They told him, "Yes, Lord."
Read commentary →Matthew 9:30
And their eyes were opened. And Jesus strictly commanded them, saying, "See that no one knows about this."
Read commentary →Matthew 9:36
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd.
Read commentary →Mark 1:3
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make ready the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!'"
Read commentary →Mark 1:5
All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him, and they were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.
Read commentary →Mark 1:21
They went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught.
Read commentary →Mark 1:32
At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to him all who were sick, and those who were possessed by demons.
Read commentary →Mark 1:39
He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons.
Read commentary →Mark 2:6
But there were some of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,
Read commentary →Mark 3:1
He entered again into the synagogue, and there was a man there who had his hand withered.
Read commentary →Mark 3:10
For he had healed many, so that as many as had diseases pressed on him that they might touch him.
Read commentary →Mark 3:11
The unclean spirits, whenever they saw him, fell down before him, and shouted, "You are the Son of God!"
Read commentary →Mark 3:28
Truly I tell you, all sins of the sons of men will be forgiven, including their blasphemies with which they may blaspheme;
Read commentary →Mark 4:2
Then he taught them many things in parables, and told them in his teaching,
Read commentary →Mark 4:8
Others fell into the good ground, and yielded fruit, growing up and increasing. Some brought forth thirty times, some sixty times, and some one hundred times as much."
Read commentary →Mark 4:11
And he said to them, "To you has been given the mystery of the Kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables,
Read commentary →Mark 4:24
And he said to them, "Take heed what you hear. With whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you, and more will be given to you.
Read commentary →Mark 4:25
For whoever has, more will be given, and he who does not have, even that which he has will be taken away from him."
Read commentary →Mark 5:29
And immediately the flow of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her affliction.
Read commentary →Mark 5:35
While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler's house saying, "Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?"
Read commentary →Mark 5:41
Taking the child by the hand, he said to her, "Talitha koum!" which means, being interpreted, "Girl, I tell you, get up!"
Read commentary →Mark 6:1
And he went out from there and came into his own country, and his disciples followed him.
Read commentary →Mark 6:2
When the Sabbath had come, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many hearing him were astonished, saying, "Where did this man get these things?" and, "What is the wisdom that is given to this man, that such mighty works come about by his hands?
Read commentary →Mark 6:34
And he came out, saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things.
Read commentary →Mark 6:37
But he answered them, "You give them something to eat." They asked him, "Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread, and give them something to eat?"
Read commentary →Mark 6:41
He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed and broke the loaves, and he gave to his disciples to set before them, and he divided the two fish among them all.
Read commentary →Mark 6:56
Wherever he entered, into villages, or into cities, or into the country, they placed the sick in the marketplaces, and begged him that they might touch just the fringe of his garment; and as many as touched him were made well.
Read commentary →Mark 8:6
He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground, and he took the seven loaves. Having given thanks, he broke them, and gave them to his disciples to serve, and they served the multitude.
Read commentary →Mark 8:8
They ate, and were filled. They took up seven baskets of broken pieces that were left over.
Read commentary →Mark 9:2
After six days Jesus took with him Peter, Jacob, and John, and brought them up onto a high mountain privately by themselves, and he was changed into another form in front of them.
Read commentary →Mark 9:7
A cloud came, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him."
Read commentary →Mark 9:14
Coming to the disciples, he saw a great multitude around them, and scribes questioning them.
Read commentary →Mark 9:41
For whoever will give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because you belong to the Messiah, truly I tell you, he will in no way lose his reward.
Read commentary →Luke 1:26
Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
Read commentary →Luke 1:32
He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,
Read commentary →Luke 1:53
He has filled the hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty.
Read commentary →Luke 1:59
It happened on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zechariah, after the name of the father.
Read commentary →Luke 1:76
And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to make ready his ways,
Read commentary →Luke 2:4
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;
Read commentary →Luke 2:7
She brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in bands of cloth, and placed him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Read commentary →Luke 2:11
For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Messiah, the Lord.
Read commentary →Luke 2:18
All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
Read commentary →Luke 2:33
And his father and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him,
Read commentary →Luke 2:34
and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
Read commentary →Luke 2:40
The child was growing, and was becoming strong, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
Read commentary →Luke 4:1
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness
Read commentary →Luke 4:6
The devil said to him, "I will give you all this authority, and their glory, for it has been delivered to me; and I give it to whomever I want.
Read commentary →Luke 4:14
Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and news about him spread through all the surrounding area.
Read commentary →Luke 4:16
He came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. He entered, as was his custom, into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read.
Read commentary →Luke 5:21
The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, "Who is this that speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?"
Read commentary →Luke 6:6
It also happened on another Sabbath that he entered into the synagogue and taught. There was a man there, and his right hand was withered.
Read commentary →Luke 6:9
Then Jesus said to them, "I ask you: Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good, or to do harm? To save a life, or to destroy it?"
Read commentary →Luke 6:29
To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your coat also.
Read commentary →Luke 6:30
Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.
Read commentary →Luke 7:2
A certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and at the point of death.
Read commentary →Luke 7:19
John, calling to himself two of his disciples, sent them to the Lord, saying, "Are you the one who is coming, or should we look for another?"
Read commentary →Luke 7:42
When they could not pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?"
Read commentary →Luke 8:8
Other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit one hundred times." As he said these things, he called out, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!"
Read commentary →Luke 8:10
He said, "To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of God, but to the rest in parables; that 'seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.'
Read commentary →Luke 9:11
But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, and spoke to them of the Kingdom of God, and he cured those who needed healing.
Read commentary →Luke 9:13
But he said to them, "You give them something to eat." They said, "We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless we should go and buy food for all these people."
Read commentary →Luke 9:16
He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to the sky, he blessed them, and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the multitude.
Read commentary →Luke 9:17
They ate, and were all filled. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over.
Read commentary →Luke 9:29
As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling.
Read commentary →Luke 9:32
Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.
Read commentary →Luke 9:35
A voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, my chosen. Listen to him!"
Read commentary →John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Read commentary →John 1:12
But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God's children, to those who believe in his name:
Read commentary →John 1:14
The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.
Read commentary →John 1:15
John testified about him. He shouted out, saying, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has surpassed me, for he was before me.'"
Read commentary →John 1:17
For the Law was given through Moses, grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.
Read commentary →John 1:18
No one has seen God at any time. The one and only Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him.
Read commentary →John 1:22
They said therefore to him, "Who are you? Give us an answer to take back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?"
Read commentary →John 1:30
This is he of whom I said, 'After me comes a man who is preferred before me, for he was before me.'
Read commentary →John 1:45
Philip found Nathanael, and said to him, "We have found him, of whom Moses in the Law, and the Prophets, wrote: Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph."
Read commentary →John 1:49
Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are King of Israel!"
Read commentary →John 2:11
This beginning of his signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
Read commentary →John 2:22
When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he said this, and they believed the Scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.
Read commentary →John 3:12
If I told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?
Read commentary →John 3:31
He who comes from above is above all. He who is from the Earth belongs to the Earth, and speaks of the Earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.
Read commentary →John 3:34
For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for he gives the Spirit without measure.
Read commentary →John 3:36
One who believes in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys the Son won't see life, but the wrath of God remains on him."
Read commentary →John 4:15
The woman said to him, "Sir, give me this water, so that I do not get thirsty, neither come all the way here to draw."
Read commentary →John 4:23
But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to be his worshippers.
Read commentary →John 5:20
For the Father has affection for the Son, and shows him all things that he himself does. He will show him greater works than these, that you may marvel.
Read commentary →John 5:25
Truly, truly, I tell you, the hour comes, and now is, when the dead will hear the Son of God's voice; and those who hear will live.
Read commentary →John 5:26
For as the Father has life in himself, even so he gave to the Son also to have life in himself.
Read commentary →John 5:28
Do not marvel at this, for the hour comes, in which all that are in the tombs will hear his voice,
Read commentary →John 5:37
The Father himself, who sent me, has testified about me. You have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his form.
Read commentary →John 5:39
"You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.
Read commentary →John 6:11
Jesus took the loaves; and having given thanks, he distributed to those who were sitting down; likewise also of the fish as much as they desired.
Read commentary →John 6:23
However boats from Tiberias came near to the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
Read commentary →John 6:37
All those whom the Father gives me will come to me. Him who comes to me I will in no way throw out.
Read commentary →John 6:39
This is the will of him who sent me, that of all he has given to me I should lose nothing, but should raise him up at the last day.
Read commentary →John 6:40
This is the will of my Father who sent me, that everyone who sees the Son, and believes in him, should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day."
Read commentary →John 6:46
Not that anyone has seen the Father, except he who is from God. He has seen the Father.
Read commentary →John 6:57
As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father; so he who feeds on me, he will also live because of me.
Read commentary →John 6:65
He said, "For this cause have I said to you that no one can come to me, unless it is given to him by the Father."
Read commentary →John 7:19
Did not Moses give you the Law, and yet none of you keeps the Law? Why do you seek to kill me?"
Read commentary →John 7:30
They sought therefore to take him; but no one laid a hand on him, because his hour had not yet come.
Read commentary →John 8:14
Jesus answered them, "Even if I testify about myself, my testimony is true, for I know where I came from, and where I am going; but you do not know where I came from, or where I am going.
Read commentary →John 8:16
Even if I do judge, my judgment is true, for I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent me.
Read commentary →John 8:19
They said therefore to him, "Where is your Father?" Jesus answered, "You know neither me, nor my Father. If you knew me, you would know my Father also."
Read commentary →John 8:23
He said to them, "You are from beneath. I am from above. You are of this world. I am not of this world.
Read commentary →John 8:29
He who sent me is with me. The Father hasn't left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him."
Read commentary →John 8:41
You do the works of your father." They said to him, "We were not born of sexual immorality. We have one Father, God."
Read commentary →John 8:42
Therefore Jesus said to them, "If God were your father, you would love me, for I came out and have come from God. For I have not come of myself, but he sent me.
Read commentary →John 8:53
Are you greater than our father, Abraham, who died? The prophets died. Who do you make yourself out to be?"
Read commentary →John 9:7
and said to him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam" (which means "Sent"). So he went away, washed, and came back seeing.
Read commentary →John 9:29
We know that God has spoken to Moses. But as for this man, we do not know where he comes from."
Read commentary →John 9:34
They answered him, "You were altogether born in sins, and do you teach us?" They threw him out.
Read commentary →John 9:35
Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and finding him, he said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?"
Read commentary →John 9:39
Jesus said, "I came into this world for judgment, that those who do not see may see; and that those who see may become blind."
Read commentary →John 9:40
Those of the Pharisees who were with him heard these things, and said to him, "Are we also blind?"
Read commentary →Acts 2:29
"Brothers, I may tell you freely of the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.
Read commentary →Acts 6:4
But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word."
Read commentary →Acts 7:8
He gave him the covenant of circumcision. So Abraham became the father of Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day. Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob became the father of the twelve patriarchs.
Read commentary →1 Corinthians 3:10
According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it.
Read commentary →1 Corinthians 7:38
So then both he who gives his own virgin in marriage does well, and he who does not give her in marriage does better.
Read commentary →2 Corinthians 2:7
so that on the contrary you should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his excessive sorrow.
Read commentary →2 Corinthians 2:10
Now I also forgive whomever you forgive anything. For if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one for your sakes in the presence of Christ,
Read commentary →2 Corinthians 5:12
For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance, and not in heart.
Read commentary →2 Corinthians 8:10
I give a judgment in this: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing.
Read commentary →2 Corinthians 9:7
Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.
Read commentary →Ephesians 1:7
in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
Read commentary →Ephesians 4:7
But to each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Read commentary →Philippians 1:29
Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,
Read commentary →Philippians 2:9
Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name;
Read commentary →Colossians 1:3
We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
Read commentary →Colossians 4:1
Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
Read commentary →1 Thessalonians 1:2
We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers,
Read commentary →1 Thessalonians 5:18
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
Read commentary →2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you as first fruits for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth;
Read commentary →2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.
Read commentary →1 Timothy 3:8
Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money;
Read commentary →1 Timothy 4:13
Until I come, pay attention to reading, to exhortation, and to teaching.
Read commentary →1 Timothy 4:14
Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.
Read commentary →1 Timothy 4:15
Be diligent in these things. Give yourself wholly to them, that your progress may be revealed to all.
Read commentary →1 Timothy 6:13
I command you before God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate testified the good confession,
Read commentary →2 Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
Read commentary →2 Timothy 1:16
May the Lord grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain,
Read commentary →2 Timothy 2:7
Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
Read commentary →Hebrews 4:8
For if Joshua had given them rest, he would not have spoken afterward of another day.
Read commentary →James 4:12
Only one is the lawgiver and judge, who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?
Read commentary →2 Peter 1:10
Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.
Read commentary →1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Read commentary →1 John 2:12
I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.
Read commentary →1 John 5:11
The testimony is this, that God gave to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
Read commentary →1 John 5:20
We know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding, that we know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Read commentary →Revelation 4:9
When the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to him who sits on the throne, to him who lives forever and ever,
Read commentary →Revelation 6:4
Another came forth, a fiery red horse. To him who sat on it was given power to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another. There was given to him a great sword.
Read commentary →Revelation 9:5
They were given power not to kill them, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion, when it strikes a person.
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