2 Corinthians 9:7

New American Bible - revised edition

Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you put hearts to the test and that you take pleasure in integrity. With a whole heart I have willingly given all these things, and now with joy I have seen your people here present also giving to you generously.

1 Chronicles 29:9

The people rejoiced over these free-will offerings, for they had been contributed to the Lord wholeheartedly. King David also rejoiced greatly. David’s Prayer.

Exodus 25:2

Speak to the Israelites: Let them receive contributions for me. From each you shall receive the contribution that their hearts prompt them to give me.

Exodus 35:5

Receive from among you contributions for the Lord. Everyone, as his heart prompts him, shall bring, as a contribution to the Lord, gold, silver, and bronze;

Proverbs 11:25

Whoever confers benefits will be amply enriched, and whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

Proverbs 22:9

The generous will be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.

Isaiah 32:5

No more will the fool be called noble, nor the deceiver be considered honorable.

Isaiah 32:8

But the noble plan noble deeds, and in noble deeds they persist.

Acts 20:35

In every way I have shown you that by hard work of that sort we must help the weak, and keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Romans 12:8

if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Mutual Love.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the eagerness is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have;

Deuteronomy 15:14

but shall weigh him down with gifts from your flock and threshing floor and wine press; as the Lord, your God, has blessed you, so you shall give to him.

Philemon 1:14

but I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that the good you do might not be forced but voluntary.

James 5:9

Do not complain, brothers, about one another, that you may not be judged. Behold, the Judge is standing before the gates.

1 Peter 4:9

Be hospitable to one another without complaining.