2 Corinthians 9:7

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.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you test hearts, and that you love simplicity. Therefore, in the simplicity of my heart, I also have offered all these things joyfully. And I have seen, with immense gladness, your people, who have been found here, offering their donations to you.

1 Chronicles 29:9

And the people rejoiced, since they were promising their votive offerings willingly. For they were offering these to the Lord with all their heart. And king David also rejoiced with great gladness.

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 35:5

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 11:25

The soul that blesses shall be made fat. And whoever inebriates will likewise be inebriated himself.

Proverbs 22:9

Whoever is inclined to mercy shall be blessed, for from his bread he has given to the poor. Whoever gives gifts will acquire victory and honor. But he carries away the soul of the receiver.

Isaiah 32:5

He who is foolish will no longer be called leader, nor will the deceitful be called greater.

Isaiah 32:8

Yet truly, the prince will plan things that are worthy of a prince, and he will stand above the rulers.

Acts 20:35

I have revealed all things to you, because by laboring in this way, it is necessary to support the weak and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "

Romans 12:8

he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, in simplicity; he who governs, in solicitude; he who shows mercy, in cheerfulness.

2 Corinthians 8:12

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

Deuteronomy 15:14

Instead, you shall give to him, for his journey, from your flocks and threshing floor and winepress, with which the Lord your God has blessed you.

Philemon 1:14

But I was willing to do nothing without your counsel, so as not to make use of your good deed as if out of necessity, but only willingly.

James 5:9

Brothers, do not complain against one another, so that you may not be judged. Behold, the judge stands before the door.

1 Peter 4:9

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.