2 Corinthians 9:7

The Scriptures 1998

Let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not of grief or of necessity, for Elohim loves a joyous giver.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the readiness is present, it is well received according to what one has, not according to what he does not have –

Acts 20:35

“All this I did show you, by labouring like this, that you ought to help the weak. And remember the words of the Master יהושע, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

1 Chronicles 29:17

“And I know, my Elohim, that You are trying the heart and desire uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have voluntarily given all these. And now with joy I have seen Your people, who are present here to give voluntarily to You.

Exodus 25:2

“Speak to the children of Yisra’ĕ

Proverbs 11:25

The generous being is enriched, And he who waters is also watered himself.

Proverbs 22:9

He who has a good eye is blessed, For he gives of his bread to the poor.

Romans 12:8

or he who encourages, in the encouragement; or he who is sharing, in sincerity; he who is leading, in diligence; he who shows compassion, joyously.

1 Peter 4:9

Welcome one another without grumbling.

Exodus 35:5

‘Take from among you a contribution to יהוה. Everyone whose heart so moves him, let him bring it as a contribution to יהוה : gold, and silver, and bronze,

Isaiah 32:8

But the generous one devises what is generous, and by generous deeds he rises up.

Deuteronomy 15:14

“You shall richly supply him from your flock, and from your threshing-floor, and from your winepress. With that which יהוה  has blessed you with, give to him.

James 5:9

Do not grumble against each other, brothers, lest you be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the door!

Isaiah 32:5

A fool is no longer called noble, nor the scoundrel said to be respectable;

1 Chronicles 29:9

And the people rejoiced, for they had given voluntarily, because with a perfect heart they had given voluntarily to יהוה. And Dawiḏ

Philemon 1:14

But without your opinion I wished to do none at all, so that your good deed should not be by way of necessity, but voluntary.