Who said "It is more blessed to give than to receive."?

Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Source: Acts 20:35.

What is the original Greek?

Μακάριόν ἐστιν μᾶλλον διδόναι ἢ λαμβάνειν. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

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It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Jesus, Acts 20:35

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What it means

Paul quotes these words of Jesus to church leaders in Ephesus; they are not in the four Gospels. Giving makes a person larger than getting does. Look for a chance to give today with nothing expected back.

The source

"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Jesus said it in Acts 20:35. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"Μακάριόν ἐστιν μᾶλλον διδόναι ἢ λαμβάνειν"

Original Greek, Acts 20:35. Text read at github.com.

Who said it

Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Jewish teacher from Nazareth in Galilee whose sayings were written down in Greek in the four Gospels. Christians follow him as the Son of God.

Questions

What does "It is more blessed to give than to receive." mean?: Paul quotes these words of Jesus to church leaders in Ephesus; they are not in the four Gospels. Giving makes a person larger than getting does. Look for a chance to give today with nothing expected back.
Who said "It is more blessed to give than to receive."?: Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Source: Acts 20:35.
What is the original Greek?: Μακάριόν ἐστιν μᾶλλον διδόναι ἢ λαμβάνειν. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
Is "It is more blessed to give than to receive." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Jesus, Acts 20:35, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/it-is-more-blessed-to-give-than-to