2 Corinthians 9:7

New English Translation

Each one of you should give just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.

1 Chronicles 29:9

The people were delighted with their donations, for they contributed to the Lord with a willing attitude; King David was also very happy.

Exodus 25:2

“Tell the Israelites to take an offering for me; from every person motivated by a willing heart you are to receive my offering.

Exodus 35:5

‘Take an offering for the Lord. Let everyone who has a willing heart bring an offering to the Lord: gold, silver, bronze,

Proverbs 11:25

A generous person will be enriched, and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied.

Proverbs 22:9

A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.

Isaiah 32:5

A fool will no longer be called honorable; a deceiver will no longer be called principled.

Isaiah 32:8

An honorable man makes honorable plans; his honorable character gives him security.

Acts 20:35

By all these things, I have shown you that by working in this way we must help the weak, and remember the words of the Lord Jesus that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Romans 12:8

if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have.

Deuteronomy 15:14

You must supply them generously from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress – as the Lord your God has blessed you, you must give to them.

Philemon 1:14

However, without your consent I did not want to do anything, so that your good deed would not be out of compulsion, but from your own willingness.

James 5:9

Do not grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be judged. See, the judge stands before the gates!

1 Peter 4:9

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.