2 "Thus, when you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
Bible verses about "alms" | Common
Matthew 6:2
Luke 12:33
33 Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide yourselves purses that do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
2 Corinthians 8:1-4
1 Now, brethren, we want you to know about the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia,
2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their liberality.
3 For I testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, they gave of their own free will,
4 urgently pleading with us for the privilege of sharing in the relief of the saints.
Matthew 5:42
42 Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.
Luke 11:41
41 But give for alms those things which are within; and behold, everything is clean for you.
Acts 3:2
2 And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they set down every day at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful to beg alms of those who entered the temple.
1 John 3:17
17 But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?
1 Timothy 6:18
18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous and ready to share,
Hebrews 6:10
10 For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.
Hebrews 13:16
16 Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
2 Corinthians 9:7
7 Each one must give just as he has purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:5-7
5 So I thought it necessary to urge the brethren to go on to you before me, and arrange in advance for this gift you have promised, so that it may be ready not as an exaction but as a willing gift.
6 The point is this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
7 Each one must give just as he has purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Matthew 19:21
21 Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."
Matthew 6:1-4
1 "Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
2 "Thus, when you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
4 so that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.