2 Corinthians 9:7

New International Reader's Version

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give. You shouldn’t give if you don’t want to. You shouldn’t give because you are forced to. God loves a cheerful giver.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

My God, I know that you tested our hearts. And you are pleased when we are honest. I’ve given all these things just because I wanted to. When I did it, I was completely honest with you. Your people here have also been willing to give to you. And I’ve been happy to see this.

1 Chronicles 29:9

The people were happy when they saw what their leaders had been willing to give. The leaders had given freely. With their whole heart they had given everything to the Lord. King David was filled with joy.

Exodus 25:2

“Tell the people of Israel to bring me an offering. You must receive the offering for me from everyone whose hearts move them to give.

Exodus 35:5

Take an offering for the Lord from what you have. Those who want to can bring an offering to the Lord. Here is what they can bring. “gold, silver and bronze

Proverbs 11:25

Anyone who gives a lot will succeed. Anyone who renews others will be renewed.

Proverbs 22:9

Those who give freely will be blessed. That’s because they share their food with those who are poor.

Isaiah 32:5

Foolish people won’t be considered noble anymore. Those who are worthless won’t be highly respected.

Isaiah 32:8

But those who are noble make noble plans. And by doing noble things they succeed.

Acts 20:35

In everything I did, I showed you that we must work hard and help the weak. We must remember the words of the Lord Jesus. He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Romans 12:8

Is it encouraging others? Then encourage them. Is it giving to others? Then give freely. Is it being a leader? Then work hard at it. Is it showing mercy? Then do it cheerfully.

2 Corinthians 8:12

Do you really want to give? Then the gift is measured by what someone has. It is not measured by what they don’t have.

Deuteronomy 15:14

Freely give them some animals from your flock. Also give them some of your grain and wine. The Lord your God has blessed you richly. Give to them as he has given to you.

Philemon 1:14

But I didn’t want to do anything unless you agreed. Any favor you do must be done because you want to do it, not because you have to.

James 5:9

Brothers and sisters, don’t find fault with one another. If you do, you will be judged. And the Judge is standing at the door!

1 Peter 4:9

Welcome others into your homes without complaining.