2 Corinthians 9:7

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Each person should give as he decides in his heart, not with sadness or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Cross References

Acts 20:35

In all things I have shown you that we must labor in this way and help those who are weak, remembering what the Lord Jesus himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’  ”

Romans 12:8

if it is exhortation, he should exhort; if it is giving, he should do so generously; if it is leadership, he should do so diligently; if it is showing mercy, he should do so cheerfully.

2 Corinthians 8:12

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

Philemon 1:14

But I did not want to do anything without yoʋr consent, so that yoʋr good deed might not be done out of compulsion, but of yoʋr own free will.

James 5:9

Do not complain against one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door.

1 Peter 4:9

Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.