Acts 20:35
In every way I set you an example: by working hard like this we must come to the aid of the weak, and keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Treated in 11 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Portraits of Courage – C. T. Studd ·
Treasure in a Field cites Acts 20:35
…of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35, ASV). The saying is not recorded in any of the Gospels; Paul knew it from those who had…
- Faithful With Little ·
Cheerful, Regular, Quiet Giving cites Acts 20:35
…giving grows in. Jesus Himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). Paul quotes this saying, which isn’t recorded in the Gospels, to the elders of Ephesus.…
- Faithful With Little ·
Appendix 1: A 30-Day Reading Plan cites Acts 20:35
…Day 24. Proverbs 11:24-25. The generous will prosper. Who could I refresh today? Day 25. Acts 20:35. It is more blessed to give than to receive. When have I found this to be true? Day 26.…
- Practical Religion ·
Riches and Poverty cites Acts xx. 35
…xii. 33.) Is it for nothing that He says, "It is more blessed to give than to receive"? (Acts xx. 35.) Is it for nothing that He warns us against the example of the priest and Levite, who…
- Portraits of Courage – C. T. Studd ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Acts 20:35
…lived by faith among the poor. Scriptures to revisit Matthew 13:44; 1 Timothy 6:17-19; Acts 20:35. Reflection 1. Was his gift wise, and does that question matter? 2. What would it mean…
- Rooted – 30 Days with God for Youth – Book 3 ·
Day 23 — More Blessed to Give cites Acts 20:35
…the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” — Acts 20:35 (BSB) One day, Jesus sat near the offering boxes in the temple, watching people put in…
- Days of Heaven Upon Earth ·
March cites Acts xx. 35
…lean not to our own understanding. March 7 “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts xx. 35). How shall we know the difference between the earthly and the heavenly love? The one…
- Tell Me the Story – Book 8: To the Ends of the Earth ·
Goodbye at Miletus cites Acts 20:35
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” — Acts 20:35 Paul was hurrying to get to Jerusalem. His ship stopped at a port called Miletus, not far…
- George Müller of Bristol ·
Appendix A: Scripture Texts That Moulded George Müller cites Acts xx. 35
…as his work shall be." (Rev. xxii. 12.) "It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts xx. 35.) "Give us this day our daily bread." (Matt. vi. 11.) "Able to do exceeding abundantly…
- Holiness ·
Wants of the Times cites Acts xx. 35
…but seldom understood in its full meaning—“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts xx. 35.) (3) In the last place, would you understand what the times require of you in reference…
- Holiness ·
Visible Churches Warned cites Acts xx. 27-35
…cannot help remarking just the same fact in Paul’s parting words to the Ephesian elders. (Acts xx. 27-35.) He was then leaving them for ever. He was giving his last charge on earth, and spoke as…