The term "extra" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of abundance, excess, and going beyond what is required is present throughout the Scriptures. The Bible often addresses the idea of having more than what is necessary, both in material possessions and in spiritual matters.

Abundance and Provision

The Bible frequently speaks of God's provision and the abundance He provides to His people. In the Old Testament, God promises the Israelites a land flowing with milk and honey, symbolizing abundance and prosperity (Exodus 3:8). The concept of God providing more than enough is also evident in the New Testament. Jesus' miracle of feeding the five thousand with five loaves and two fish, where twelve baskets of leftovers were collected, illustrates God's ability to provide in abundance (Matthew 14:20).

Generosity and Giving

The Bible encourages believers to be generous and to give beyond what is required. In 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 , Paul writes, "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver." This passage highlights the principle of giving extra, not out of obligation, but from a willing heart.

Excess and Caution

While abundance is often seen as a blessing, the Bible also warns against the dangers of excess and materialism. In Luke 12:15 , Jesus cautions, "Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." The parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:16-21) further illustrates the folly of hoarding wealth without being "rich toward God."

Going the Extra Mile

The phrase "going the extra mile" is derived from Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 5:41 , Jesus instructs, "If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two." This teaching encourages believers to exceed expectations in service and love, reflecting the selfless nature of Christ.

Spiritual Abundance

The concept of spiritual abundance is also prevalent in the New Testament. Jesus promises abundant life to His followers in John 10:10 : "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness." This abundance is not merely material but encompasses spiritual richness and fulfillment found in a relationship with Christ.

Conclusion

The biblical perspective on "extra" encompasses both the blessings of abundance and the responsibilities that come with it. Believers are called to be generous, cautious of excess, and to seek spiritual abundance in Christ.1. (a.) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; additional; supernumerary; also, extraordinarily good; superior; as, extra work; extra pay.

2. (n.) Something in addition to what is due, expected, or customary; something in addition to the regular charge or compensation, or for which an additional charge is made; as, at European hotels lights are extras.

Elucidations.
... ad800) made their ambitious claims acceptable to the Latins; and they became primates
of all Christendom in Western estimation, with extra-canonical and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/unknown/the decretals/elucidations.htm

Whether Children Should be Received in Religion?
... Because it is said (Extra, De Regular. ... First, through lack of deliberation, as in
the case of the insane, whose vows are not binding [*Extra, De Regular. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether children should be received.htm

Similitudo X
... II. 1. Dico ei: Interroga ipsum, domine, ex quo in domo mea est, an aliquid extra
ordinem fecerim, ex quo eum offenderim.2. Et ego, inquit, scio nihil extra ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lake/the apostolic fathers/similitudo x.htm

Theses Bernenses. AD 1528.
... II. Ecclesia Christi non condit leges et mandata extra Dei Verbum; ea propter omnes
traditiones human??, quas Ecclesiasticas vocant, non ulterius nos obligant ...
/.../the creeds of the evangelical protestant churches/theses bernenses a d 1528.htm

Sacrifice Hallows and Increases the Gift.
... fifty. For the extra amount that you pinch to give will hallow the original
sum and increase its practical value enormously. Sacrifice ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on service/sacrifice hallows and increases the.htm

Published in Three Different Editions
... Price "[USD]2.00 net. Postage Extra. The Singers' Edition"Melody Edition. ... Price
[USD]1.00 net. Postage extra. The Word Edition. Book of Words. ...
/.../published in three different editions.htm

Whether Water Should be Added in Great Quantity?
... added. On the contrary, It is said in the Decretals (Extra, De Celeb. ... bread.
And therefore as he (Innocent III, Decretals, Extra, De Celeb. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether water should be added.htm

Whether a Religious Order Should be Established for the Works of ...
... life. Objection 2: Further, seemingly the same judgment applies to canons
regular as to monks, according to Extra, De Postul., cap. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether a religious order should.htm

The Abominable Error of the Heretics; the Divine vision of ...
... We may, in fact, with considerable confidence recognize in these words part of a
genuine extra-canonical saying of Christ, which was widely current in the ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter vii the abominable error of.htm

Whether a Bishop May Lawfully Forsake the Episcopal Cure, in Order ...
... Now those who seek to resign their episcopal cure are compelled to resign (Extra,
de Renunt. cap. Quidam). ... Hence Innocent III says (Extra, de Renunt., cap. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether a bishop may lawfully.htm

Extra (4 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; additional; supernumerary;
also, extraordinarily good; superior; as, extra work; extra pay. ...
/e/extra.htm - 7k

General (9 Occurrences)
... APOCRYPHAL ACTS, GENERAL. a-pok'-ri-fal akts: A. GENERAL INTRODUCTION I. THE MEANING
OF "APOCRYPHAL" 1. Secret 2. False and Heretical 3. Extra-Canonical II. ...
/g/general.htm - 49k

Apocryphal
... APOCRYPHAL ACTS, GENERAL. a-pok'-ri-fal akts: A. GENERAL INTRODUCTION I. THE MEANING
OF "APOCRYPHAL" 1. Secret 2. False and Heretical 3. Extra-Canonical II. ...
/a/apocryphal.htm - 101k

Agrapha
... Resch in the latter sense in the 1st edition of his great work on the subject which
appeared in German in 1889 under the title, Agrapha: Extra-canonical Gospel ...
/a/agrapha.htm - 21k

Totemism
... of Israel as it presents itself in the Old Testament has not retained the very
slightest recollection of such a state of things" (Kautzsch, HDB, extra vol, 614 ...
/t/totemism.htm - 11k

Aramaic (12 Occurrences)
... King James Version Syrian, Syriac; SYRIAN in the Revised Version (British and
American)): 1. Early Notices of Aramaic in Scripture 2. Extra-Biblical Evidences ...
/a/aramaic.htm - 31k

Garment (143 Occurrences)
... garment. (KJV ASV WBS YLT RSV). Mark 6:9 but to go wearing sandals. "And do
not," He said, "put on an extra under garment. (WEY). Mark ...
/g/garment.htm - 37k

Books (16 Occurrences)
... 4. The Contents 5. Sources Biblical and Extra-Biblical 6. Nehemiah's Library 7.
The Way of Using the Biblical Sources 8. Additions by the Chronicler 9 ...
/b/books.htm - 101k

Demonology
... an ethically evil being. This differentiates the New Testament treatment
from extra-canonical Jewish writings. In the New Testament ...
/d/demonology.htm - 24k

Demoniac (7 Occurrences)
... an ethically evil being. This differentiates the New Testament treatment
from extra-canonical Jewish writings. In the New Testament ...
/d/demoniac.htm - 26k

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