Philemon 1:14

James Moffatt - New Testament

but I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness to me might come of your own free will, without any appearance of constraint.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 9:7

Everyone is to give what he has made up his mind to give; there is to be no grudging or compulsion about it, for God loves the giver who gives cheerfully.

2 Corinthians 9:5

That is why I have thought it necessary to ask these brothers to go on in advance and get your promised contribution ready in good time. I want it to be forthcoming as a generous gift, not as money wrung out of you.

2 Corinthians 8:12

If only one is ready to give, according to his means, it is acceptable; he is not asked to give what he has not got.

2 Corinthians 1:24

(Not that we lord it over your faith — no, we co-operate for your joy: you have a standing of your own in the faith.)

1 Corinthians 9:17

I get a reward if I do it of my own accord, whereas to do it otherwise is no more than for a steward to discharge his trust.

1 Corinthians 9:7

Does a soldier provide his own supplies? Does a man plant a vineyard without eating its produce? Does a shepherd get no drink from the milk of the flock?