2 Corinthians 9:7

New International Version

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things I have given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you.

1 Chronicles 29:9

The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly.

Exodus 25:2

“Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering. You are to receive the offering for me from everyone whose heart prompts them to give.

Exodus 35:5

From what you have, take an offering for the Lord. Everyone who is willing is to bring to the Lord an offering of gold, silver and bronze;

Proverbs 11:25

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

Proverbs 22:9

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

Isaiah 32:5

No longer will the fool be called noble nor the scoundrel be highly respected.

Isaiah 32:8

But the noble make noble plans, and by noble deeds they stand.

Acts 20:35

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Romans 12:8

if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.

Deuteronomy 15:14

Supply them liberally from your flock, your threshing floor and your winepress. Give to them as the Lord your God has blessed you.

Philemon 1:14

But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that any favor you do would not seem forced but would be voluntary.

James 5:9

Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!

1 Peter 4:9

Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.