2 Corinthians 9:7 - Revised Version 1885 Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Let each one [give] as he has made up his own mind and purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or sorrowfully or under compulsion, for God loves (He takes pleasure in, prizes above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or to do without) a cheerful (joyous, "prompt to do it") giver [whose heart is in his giving]. [Prov. 22:9.] American Standard Version (1901) Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. Common English Bible Everyone should give whatever they have decided in their heart. They shouldn’t give with hesitation or because of pressure. God loves a cheerful giver. Catholic Public Domain Version each one giving, just as he has determined in his heart, neither out of sadness, nor out of obligation. For God loves a cheerful giver. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Every one as he hath determined in his heart, not with sadness, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. |