2 Corinthians 9:7

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Each person should do as he has decided in his heart #– #not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves  a cheerful giver.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.

Acts 20:35

In every way I’ve shown you that it is necessary to help the weak by labouring like this and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, because he said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”  ’

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you test the heart  and that you are pleased with what is right.  I have willingly given all these things with an upright heart, and now I have seen your people who are present  here giving joyfully and  willingly to you.

Exodus 25:2

‘Tell the Israelites to take an offering for me. You are to take my offering from everyone who is willing to give.

Proverbs 11:25

A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water.

Proverbs 22:9

A generous person  will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

Romans 12:8

if exhorting,  in exhortation; giving, with generosity;  leading,  with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness.

1 Peter 4:9

Be hospitable  to one another without complaining.

Exodus 35:5

Take  up an offering among you for the Lord. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring this as the Lord’s offering: gold, silver, and bronze;

Isaiah 32:8

But a noble person plans noble things; he stands up for noble causes.

Deuteronomy 15:14

Give generously to him from your flock, your threshing-floor, and your winepress. You are to give him whatever the Lord your God has blessed you with.

James 5:9

Brothers and sisters, do not complain about one another, so that you will not be judged. Look, the judge stands at the door!

Isaiah 32:5

A fool will no longer be called a noble, nor a scoundrel said to be important.

1 Chronicles 29:9

Then the people rejoiced because of their leaders’ willingness to give, for they had given to the Lord wholeheartedly.  King David also rejoiced greatly.

Philemon 1:14

But I didn’t want to do anything without your consent, so that your good deed might not be out of obligation, but of your own free will.