2 Corinthians 9:7

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.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the will be forward, it is accepted according to that which a man hath, not according to that which he hath not.

Acts 20:35

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring you ought to support the weak, and to remember the word of the Lord Jesus, how he said: It is a more blessed thing to give, rather than to receive.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that thou provest hearts, and lovest simplicity. Wherefore I also in the simplicity of my heart have joyfully offered all these things: and I have seen with great joy thy people, which are here present, offer thee their offerings.

Exodus 25:2

Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring first-fruits to me: of every man that offereth of his own accord, you shall take them.

Proverbs 11:25

The soul which blesseth, shall be made fat: and he that inebriateth, shall be inebriated also himself.

Proverbs 22:9

He that is inclined to mercy shall be blessed: for of his bread he hath given to the poor. He that maketh presents shall purchase victory and honour: but he carrieth away the souls of the receivers.

Romans 12:8

He that exhorteth, in exhorting; he that giveth, with simplicity; he that ruleth, with carefulness; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

1 Peter 4:9

Using hospitality one towards another, without murmuring,

Exodus 35:5

Set aside with you first-fruits to the Lord. Let every one that is willing, and hath a ready heart, offer them to the Lord: gold, and silver, and brass:

Isaiah 32:8

But the prince will devise such things as are worthy of a prince: and he shall stand above the rulers.

Deuteronomy 15:14

But shalt give him for his way: out of thy flocks, and out of thy barnfloor, and thy winepress, wherewith the Lord thy God shall bless thee.

James 5:9

Grudge not, brethren, one against another, that you may not be judged. Behold the judge standeth before the door.

Isaiah 32:5

The fool shall no more be called prince: neither shall the deceitful be called great.

1 Chronicles 29:9

And the people rejoiced, when they promised their offerings willingly: because they offered them to the Lord with all their heart. And David the king rejoiced also with a great joy.

Philemon 1:14

But without thy counsel I would do nothing: that thy good deed might not be as it were of necessity, but voluntary.