1 He saw rich men putting their gifts into the treasury.
2 Then he saw a poor widow putting in two small coins.
3 »I tell you a truth,« he said: »This poor widow gave more than all of them.
4 »They all gave out of their surplus but she gave out of her poverty. She gave all that she had for living expenses.«
Bible verses about "selfish" | NSB
Luke 21:1-4
Romans 12:3
3 I say through the grace given to me that every man among you should not think more highly of himself than he ought to think. But to think soberly, just as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Romans 2:8
8 Those who are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, will receive wrath and indignation.
Romans 12:10
10 Be devoted to one another with brotherly love, in honor preferring one another.
1 Timothy 6:17-19
17 Command those who are rich in this present system not to be high-minded (arrogant), not to have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.
18 They should do good works and be rich in good works, that they are ready to distribute, willing to communicate.
19 They store up for them a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life that is life indeed.
2 Timothy 3:2
2 For men will be lovers of their own selves, covetous (lovers of money), arrogant, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful (ungrateful), unholy,
Acts 20:35
35 »In all things I gave you an example. You by laboring should help the weak. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus: It is more blessed to give than to receive.«
1 Corinthians 10:24
24 Let no one seek his own advantage, but that of the other [person].