2 Bakorinta 13 - KBTP & KJV

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.

Giving is a powerful act that reflects the heart of God and His desire for us to live generously. Throughout the Bible, we find numerous teachings that emphasize the importance and impact of giving. Whether it’s through offering our time, resources, or love, the act of giving not only blesses others but also enriches our own lives. Here are seven Bible verses that highlight the power of giving and encourage us to embrace a life of generosity.

1. 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.’”

When we give to others, especially those in need, we are not only helping them but also experiencing the joy and fulfillment that comes from generosity. It reminds us that true happiness is found in selflessness.

2. 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.”

The emphasis on giving cheerfully reminds us that our attitude matters. God values a heart that gives freely and joyfully, knowing that our contributions can lead to abundant blessings.

3. Proverbs 11:25 “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”

Generosity is not just about meeting the needs of others; it also brings personal renewal and prosperity. When we give, we often receive in return, not necessarily in material wealth, but in spiritual and emotional well-being. The act of giving refreshes both the giver and the recipient.

4. 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.”

Jesus emphasizes the abundance that comes from giving. The imagery of a generous measure being returned to us illustrates that our giving will not go unnoticed or unrewarded. When we give with an open heart, we can expect God’s blessings to overflow in our lives.

5. 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. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

We should give quietly and humbly, without seeking recognition or praise. The focus is on the sincerity and purity of our giving. God sees our acts of kindness, even when they are done in secret, and He will reward us accordingly. It reminds us that true giving is done for the benefit of others, not for personal glory.

6. Hebrews 13:16 “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”

Sharing what we have with others is a sacrifice that pleases God. This verse highlights the importance of being mindful of others’ needs and taking action to meet them. It serves as a reminder that our acts of generosity are not just good deeds; they are expressions of our faith and love for God.

7. James 1:17 “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

All we have comes from God. Recognizing that every gift we receive is from Him encourages us to be generous in sharing those gifts with others. When we give, we are participating in God’s work, distributing His blessings to those around us.

Conclusion

The Bible teaches that giving is a powerful way to express our faith, love, and gratitude. These verses reveal that generosity not only impacts those we help but also enriches our own lives, bringing us closer to God and His purposes. Whether through our resources, time, or compassion, giving allows us to reflect God’s love in a tangible way, creating a ripple effect of blessings that extend far beyond what we can see. By embracing a spirit of generosity, we open ourselves up to experience the fullness of life that God desires for us.

Kutjenjedza kwe bupelo

1 Nge gwe butatu ndizha kumuli, “Ndebo imwe ne imwe yakafanila kusimisiwa nge butendeki gwe bathu babili kene batatu.” 2 Ndakatjemela ibabo bakatjinya kutanga ne bamwe bose, ngono ndobatjemela ngwenu ndisipo, sekwa ndakathama ndilipo mu kukumba kwangu kwe bubili, nditi ha ndizha kakale anditowobaletja, 3 se moshaka butendeki gwe kuti Kirisiti unolebeleka mundili. Ate ili kuti aazosima kushinga namwi, koga una masimba pakati kwenyu. 4 Wakabambugwa mu kusasima, koga unotjila nge simba le Ndzimu. Ngobe atizosima munli, koga mu kushingidzana namwi, towotjila naye nge simba le Ndzimu.

5 Muzwishakisise kubona kene makabhatilila mu kugalamoyo kwenyu. Muzwibhuzwisise. Apa amutoziba kuti Jesu Kirisiti umumuli kene? Kuzhe kwe musawana tjimwe mukuzwibhuzwisisa kwenyu! 6 Ndogalabgwe kuti mowobona kuti iswi atizokong'wa. 7 Koga totembezela Ndzimu kuti tshene musingasathama tjisakalulwama. Kusi kuti iswi tingabe takunda ndiko, koga kuti imwi muthama tjakalulwama nenguba tinganga takakong'wa. 8 Ngobe atina simba lingakunda malebeswa, koga tina simba le kumilila malebeswa koga. 9 Ngobe toshatha ha tisakasima imwi makasima. Tjatinotembezelela hwuti ndulamo yenyu ipaphidzike. 10 Ndokwala ikoku ndisipo pamuli, kuti nditi ndiswika ndisibe nkukutu kumuli mu kushingisa simba landakapiwa ndi She kubumba ndilo kusi kukolomodza ndilo.

Matama e bupelo

11 Zwikamu, ndopedza nditi, salani zubuyanana, lulwamisani matjilo enyu, teedzani kukumbila kwangu, hwililanani, galani nge kunyalala ngono Ndzimu we ludo ne kunyalala unowobe namwi.

12 Dumilisanani nge kubutjilana kwakayengemala. 13 Bayengemali bose banomudumilisa.

14 Ngoni dza She Jesu Kirisiti ne ludo gwe Ndzimu ne kubhatana kwe Meya yakayengemala ngakube namwi mose.

1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. 2 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare: 3 Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you. 4 For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you. 5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 6 But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates. 7 Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates. 8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. 9 For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection. 10 Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.

11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. 12 Greet one another with an holy kiss.

13 All the saints salute you. 14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.