This page gives you King James Version Bible verses about tithing, the practice of giving a tenth of what you earn back to God. It is written for Christians who want to understand what Scripture teaches about giving, and who want words to hold onto when money feels tight or when generosity feels costly. The verses below are shown in the KJV and grouped by situation, with a short reflection on each one.
Taken together, these passages share a common thread: everything we have comes from God, and our giving is a response of trust and gratitude rather than a transaction. Some verses are direct commands, some are stories of faithful people, and some are promises about how God treats those who give. Read them slowly and let each one speak to your own circumstances.
Verses for the Moment You Open Your Paycheck
Money tends to show up in our hands before we have thought about it. These verses speak to that first moment, when we decide whether the first portion belongs to God or to our own plans. They remind us that the tithe was never meant to be the leftover after everything else is paid.
Leviticus 27:30
And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD’s : it is holy unto the LORD .
(KJV)
This verse establishes the tenth as holy to the Lord, not as a suggestion but as a belonging. When your pay arrives, try setting aside the tenth before you pay any bills. Writing the amount on your envelope or in your budget app first makes the decision visible.
Proverbs 3:9
Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase…
(KJV)
Proverbs links honoring the Lord with our wealth and our first fruits. Notice that the verse speaks of the first of the increase, not the last. Before you spend on anything else this week, pause and name one thing you are giving to God from what He has provided.
Malachi 3:10
Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it .
(KJV)
Malachi invites the people to test God in this matter, a striking invitation. Many readers find that tithing is where trust is first tested in practice. Consider keeping a simple record for a month, noting what you gave and what you noticed about your own heart.
Verses When Money Feels Tight
Some seasons make giving feel impossible: a job loss, a medical bill, or simply a month that runs short. These passages address the fear that comes with scarcity and show that God’s faithfulness does not depend on our bank balance.
Philippians 4:19
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
(KJV)
Paul writes this verse to a church that had itself been generous, and he promises that God will supply their needs. When your budget is strained, say this promise aloud and then ask yourself what the next faithful step is. Often it is a smaller gift than you imagined, given with open hands.
2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things , may abound to every good work…
(KJV)
This verse says God is able to make all grace abound, so that you have enough for every good work. Scarcity whispers that you cannot give, but Paul says the source is not your income. Look for one practical need in your life this week and bring it to God in prayer.
Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
(KJV)
Jesus tells us to seek first the kingdom, and other things will be added. When money worries crowd your thinking, put God’s purposes at the head of your list and let your giving reflect that order. A quiet moment of prayer before you check your balance can help reset your priorities.
Verses on the Generous Heart
Tithing is more than a percentage. Scripture consistently ties giving to the condition of the heart, asking whether we give cheerfully, willingly, and in secret. These verses help you examine your motives and grow in generosity beyond the minimum.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
(KJV)
Paul says God loves a cheerful giver, which means the attitude matters as much as the amount. If you notice resentment when you give, name it honestly in prayer. Then ask God to change your heart so that giving becomes a joy rather than a duty.
Matthew 6:3-4
3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
(KJV)
Jesus teaches that giving should be done quietly, without a need for recognition. Try giving one gift this month that no one else will know about. Let it be between you and the Father who sees in secret.
Luke 6:38
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
(KJV)
This verse describes a generous measure poured back into our lap, but the context is about how we treat others. Let it encourage you to be generous in everyday ways, not only in your offering. Consider one act of practical kindness you can offer someone today.
Verses for Remembering Who Owns Everything
The root of tithing is the recognition that God is the true owner of all we have. These verses call us back to that truth when we are tempted to think of our money as entirely our own.
Psalm 24:1
The earth is the LORD’s , and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
(KJV)
The earth and everything in it belongs to the Lord, and that includes your income and your savings. Reading this verse before you give can change how the gift feels, from loss to returning something already His. Try saying it as a short prayer each time you write a check or make a transfer.
1 Chronicles 29:14
But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.
(KJV)
David acknowledges that all things come from God and that the people’s offerings are only given back to Him. This humble posture is the heart of tithing. Consider writing this verse on a card and placing it where you keep your financial records.
Deuteronomy 8:18
But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.
(KJV)
Moses warns Israel not to think their wealth came from their own power, but to remember that God gives the ability to get wealth. This verse guards against pride in our success. When you feel proud of a raise or a good year, let it lead you to thanksgiving and to generosity.
How to Use These Verses
Write the verses that speak most to you on a card or in a notes app, and keep them somewhere you will see them on payday. Many people place a verse beside their budget or inside their checkbook. Reading one verse each time you give can turn a routine transaction into a moment of worship.
Read the passages slowly, perhaps once in the morning and once before you pay bills. Pray over the verse, asking God what He wants you to see and where He is inviting you to trust Him more. Over time, these verses can shape both your habits and your heart.
A Short Prayer for Tithing
Lord, everything I have comes from You, and I thank You for every provision, large and small. Help me to honor You first with the firstfruits of my income, trusting that You will care for what I give back. When fear tells me I cannot afford to be generous, remind me of Your faithfulness and Your promises.
Change my heart so that I give cheerfully and quietly, seeking Your approval rather than the praise of others. Let my giving be an act of worship that reflects who You are. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
