What Does the Bible Say About Money?

Jesus talked about money more than almost any other topic. These verses cover wealth, poverty, generosity, debt, and contentment — straight from the text.

40 verses·4 eras·22 promises

Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)

For Yahweh is our judge. Yahweh is our lawgiver. Yahweh is our king. He will save us.
Isaiah 33:22· IsaiahPromise
I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake; and I will not remember your sins.
Isaiah 43:25· GodPromise
"Come now, and let us reason together," says Yahweh: "Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Life of Jesus (~30 AD)

Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."
Matthew 19:21· JesusPromise
It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God."
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God."
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
John 14:27· JesusPromise
Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing." Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.
Luke 23:34· JesusPrayer
but he who didn't know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whoever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.
Luke 12:48· JesusPromise
Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.'"
Luke 11:4· JesusPrayer
Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little."
Luke 7:47· JesusPromise
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,
Luke 4:18· JesusPromise
Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.
Mark 11:25· JesusPromise
For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God."
for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
So my heavenly Father will also do to you, if you don't each forgive your brother from your hearts for his misdeeds."
Matthew 18:35· JesusPromise
"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28· JesusPromise
He said to them, "Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have, and distribute it to the poor. You will have treasure in heaven. Come, follow me."
Luke 18:22· LukePromise
"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you."
Luke 6:38· JesusPromise
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
He said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."
Luke 7:48· JesusPromise
for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins.
Matthew 26:28· JesusPromise
For to everyone who has will be given, and he will have abundance, but from him who doesn't have, even that which he has will be taken away.
Matthew 25:29· JesusPromise
"Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.
Matthew 7:7· JesusPromise
But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 5:3· JesusPromise
He lifted up his eyes to his disciples, and said, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the Kingdom of God.
Luke 6:20· JesusPromise
For you always have the poor with you, but you don't always have me."

Early Church (~50 AD)

"I will remember their sins and their iniquities no more."
Hebrews 10:17· GodPromise
Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38· PeterPromise
All the prophets testify about him, that through his name everyone who believes in him will receive remission of sins."
Acts 10:43· PeterPromise
He kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, don't hold this sin against them!" When he had said this, he fell asleep.
Acts 7:60· StephenPrayer

United Kingdom (~1000 BC)

Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
Psalms 107:1· anonymous

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