2 Corinthians 9:7

Modern King James Version

Each one, as he purposes in his heart, let him give; not of grief, or of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the eagerness is present, it is acceptable according to what one has, and not according to what one does not have.

Acts 20:35

I have shown you all things, that working in this way we ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know also, my God, that You try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. I, in the uprightness of my heart, have willingly offered all these things. And now I have seen with joy Your people who are present here to offer willingly to You.

Exodus 25:2

Speak to the sons of Israel that they bring Me an offering. You shall take an offering from every man that gives it willingly with his heart.

Proverbs 11:25

The soul who gives freely shall be made fat; and he who waters shall also be watered himself.

Proverbs 22:9

He who has a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he gives of his bread to the poor.

Romans 12:8

or he who exhorts, in the encouragement; or he who shares, in simplicity; or he who takes the lead, in diligence; or he who shows mercy, in cheerfulness.

1 Peter 4:9

Be hospitable to one another, without grudging;

Exodus 35:5

Take from among you an offering to Jehovah. Whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of Jehovah: gold, and silver, and bronze,

Isaiah 32:8

But the noble thinks noble things; and by noble things he shall stand.

Deuteronomy 15:14

You shall richly bestow on him from your flock, and from your grain floor, and from your winepress; with what Jehovah your God has blessed you, you shall give to him.

James 5:9

Do not grudge against one another, brothers, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge stands before the door.

Isaiah 32:5

The fool shall no more be called noble, nor the miser said to be bountiful.

1 Chronicles 29:9

And the people rejoiced, because they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to Jehovah. And David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

Philemon 1:14

But without your consent I was willing to do nothing, that your good should not be of necessity, but willingly.