Quotes about Generosity
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
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
— 2 Corinthians 8:12
It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality.
— 2 Corinthians 8:13
At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. Then there will be equality.
— 2 Corinthians 8:14
As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”
— 2 Corinthians 8:15
For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
— 2 Corinthians 8:17
We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.
— 2 Corinthians 8:20
Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
— 2 Corinthians 9:1