Philemon 1:14

First Nations Version

But I do not want to do anything unless you agree to it. In this way, you will help me willingly and not because you think you must.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give. You should not feel forced to give out of guilt because someone is shaming you for not giving. For the Great Spirit loves it when people give with glad hearts.

2 Corinthians 9:5

It is for this reason I felt that I needed to urge these brothers to come to you ahead of time. They will help make sure your promised gift will be ready. In this way, when we arrive, it will show you gave from your hearts and not because you felt forced to give.

2 Corinthians 8:12

If you have a willing heart, it is accepted that you give from what you have and not from what you do not have.

2 Corinthians 1:24

Instead, we want to work together with you to make your hearts glad. It is not our aim to rule over you but to walk together with you as you stand firm in your faith.

1 Corinthians 9:17

If I chose this for myself, then I would expect to be honored for it. But if this was chosen for me, then I am only a keeper of this sacred task, requiring no special honor.

1 Corinthians 9:7

What nation would not care for the warriors who fight to keep them safe? Who plants a vineyard and is not permitted to eat fruit from it? Who watches over a flock of sheep and does not drink from its milk?