2 Corinthians 9:7

New Century Version

Each of you should give as you have decided in your heart to give. You should not be sad when you give, and you should not give because you feel forced to give. God loves the person who gives happily.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you test people’s hearts. You are happy when people do what is right. I was happy to give all these things, and I gave with an honest heart. Your people gathered here are happy to give to you, and I rejoice to see their giving.

1 Chronicles 29:9

The leaders gave willingly and completely to the Lord. The people rejoiced to see their leaders give so gladly, and King David was also very happy.

Exodus 25:2

“Tell the Israelites to bring me gifts. Receive for me the gifts each person wants to give.

Exodus 35:5

From what you have, take an offering for the Lord. Let everyone who is willing bring this offering to the Lord: gold, silver, bronze,

Proverbs 11:25

Whoever gives to others will get richer; those who help others will themselves be helped.

Proverbs 22:9

Generous people will be blessed, because they share their food with the poor.

Isaiah 32:5

Fools will not be called great, and people will not respect the wicked.

Isaiah 32:8

But a good leader plans to do good, and those good things make him a good leader.

Acts 20:35

I showed you in all things that you should work as I did and help the weak. I taught you to remember the words Jesus said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Romans 12:8

Whoever has the gift of encouraging others should encourage. Whoever has the gift of giving to others should give freely. Anyone who has the gift of being a leader should try hard when he leads. Whoever has the gift of showing mercy to others should do so with joy.

2 Corinthians 8:12

If you want to give, your gift will be accepted. It will be judged by what you have, not by what you do not have.

Deuteronomy 15:14

Give them some of your flock, your grain, and your wine, giving to them as the Lord has given to you.

Philemon 1:14

But I did not want to do anything without asking you first so that any good you do for me will be because you want to do it, not because I forced you.

James 5:9

Brothers and sisters, do not complain against each other or you will be judged guilty. And the Judge is ready to come!

1 Peter 4:9

Open your homes to each other, without complaining.