Bible reference for tithe in the new testament

In the New Testament, the concept of tithing is not as explicitly mentioned as it is in the Old Testament. However, there are some passages that can be interpreted as referring to the practice of giving a tenth of one's income to God's work. Here are a few examples:

  1. Matthew 23:23 - Jesus says, "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former." This passage is often seen as a reference to the practice of tithing, but it's not a direct command.
  2. Luke 11:42 - Jesus says, "Woe to you Pharisees, because you give God a tenth of your mint, dill and cummin, but you have neglected justice and love for God. You should have practiced the latter without leaving the former undone." Again, this passage is often seen as a reference to tithing, but it's not a direct command.
  3. 1 Corinthians 9:9-11 - Paul writes, "For it is written in the Law of Moses: 'Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.' Is it not written: 'The ox that treads out the grain should not be muzzled'? God is not concerned with oxen, but about you, you foolish man! What you do, do from the heart, as you would for the Lord and not for men." Some interpreters see this passage as a reference to the principle of giving a tenth of one's income to God's work, but it's not a direct command.
  4. Hebrews 7:1-10 - This passage talks about the priestly order of Melchizedek, who was said to have given a tenth of his spoils to God. Some interpreters see this passage as a reference to the practice of tithing, but it's not a direct command.

It's worth noting that while these passages may be interpreted as referring to the practice of tithing, they are not as explicit as the Old Testament commands to tithe. In the New Testament, the emphasis is more on giving generously and sacrificially, rather than on a specific percentage of one's income.