Bible Verses About Tithing

Bible passages about tithing, giving, and whether the Old Testament tithe applies to New Testament believers.

King James Version
10Bring 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.
Malachi 3:10
23Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
Matthew 23:23
7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7
38Give, 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.
Luke 6:38
9Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
Proverbs 3:9-10
20And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.
Genesis 14:20
1For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; 2To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
Hebrews 7:1-2
2Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
1 Corinthians 16:2
34Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, 35And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Acts 4:34-35
30And 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.
Leviticus 27:30

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is tithing required for Christians?

Christians hold different views. Some teach that the 10% tithe remains binding, citing Malachi 3:10 and noting that Abraham tithed before the Law (Genesis 14:20). Others argue that tithing was part of the Old Covenant law fulfilled in Christ, and that New Testament giving is based on cheerfulness and ability (2 Corinthians 9:7), not a fixed percentage.

What does the New Testament say about giving?

The New Testament emphasizes generous, cheerful, sacrificial giving rather than a mandated percentage. 2 Corinthians 9:7 says each should give 'as he purposeth in his heart.' Acts 4:34-35 describes early Christians sharing everything. Paul instructed setting aside money regularly (1 Corinthians 16:2). Jesus commended the widow who gave all she had (Mark 12:43-44).

Should tithes go only to the local church?

Some traditions teach that the tithe belongs specifically to the local church based on Malachi 3:10's 'storehouse' language. Others interpret 'storehouse' more broadly to include any kingdom work — missions, parachurch ministries, or helping the poor directly. Most agree that supporting one's local church community is important while also giving to other needs.