2 Corinthians 8:12

Catholic Public Domain Version

For when the will is prompted, it receives according to what that person has, not according to what that person does not have.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 6:8

the Lord said to him: 'In so far as it was your will that you build a house to my name, certainly you have done well in having such a will.

Exodus 25:2

"Speak to the sons of Israel, so that they may take the first-fruits to me. You shall accept these from every man who offers of his own accord.

Exodus 35:24

metal of silver and brass, they offered it to the Lord, along with setim wood for various uses.

Exodus 35:29

All the men and women offered donations with a devout mind, so that the works might be done which the Lord had ordered by the hand of Moses. All the sons of Israel dedicated voluntary offerings to the Lord.

Exodus 35:5

Separate from among you the first-fruits to the Lord. Let all who are willing and have a ready soul offer these to the Lord: gold, and silver, and brass,

Proverbs 19:22

An indigent man is merciful. And a pauper is better than a deceitful man.

Matthew 25:17

And similarly, he who had received two gained another two.

Matthew 25:22

Then he who had received two talents also approached, and he said: 'Lord, you delivered two talents to me. Behold, I have gained another two.'

Luke 16:10

Whoever is faithful in what is least, is also faithful in what is greater. And whoever is unjust in what is small, is also unjust in what is greater.

2 Corinthians 8:11

So, truly now, accomplish this in deed, so that, in the same manner as your willing mind is prompted, you may also act, out of that which you have.

2 Corinthians 8:13

And it is not that others should be relieved, while you are troubled, but that there should be an equality.

2 Corinthians 8:19

And not only that, but he was also chosen by the churches to be a companion for our sojourn in this grace, which is ministered by us with our determined will, to the glory of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 9:7

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.

1 Peter 4:10

Just as each of you has received grace, minister in the same way to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.