Philemon 1:14

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

But I do not wish to do anything without your consent, because I want your generosity to be voluntary and not, as it were, compulsory.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:17

If I do this work willingly, I have a reward; but, if unwillingly, I have been charged to perform a duty.

1 Corinthians 9:7

Does any one ever serve as a soldier at his own expense? Does any one plant a vineyard and not eat its produce? Or does any one look after a herd and not drink the milk?

2 Corinthians 1:24

I do not mean that we are to dictate to you with regard to your faith; on the contrary, we work with you for your true happiness; indeed, it is through your faith that you are standing firm.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For, where there is willingness, a man's gift is valued by its comparison with what he has, and not with what he has not.

2 Corinthians 9:5

Therefore I think it necessary to urge the Brothers to go to you in advance, and to complete the arrangements for the gift, which you have already promised, so that it may be ready, as a gift, before I come, and not look as if it were being given under pressure.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Let every one give as he has determined before hand, not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves 'a cheerful giver.'