1 quotation linked to King James Bible — Acts 20:35 associated with Jesus, with source notes, explanations and related topics.
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“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
The remembered saying shifts attention from acquisition to contribution, presenting generosity as a source of value for the giver as well as the recipient.
Source note: Acts 20:35 in the King James Version; Paul recalls the saying while urging support for the weak.