Nevertheless, without thy mind, would I do nothing, that that good which springeth of thee should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
If I do it with a good will, I have a reward. If I do it against my will, an office is committed unto me.
Who goeth a warfare any time at his own cost? who planteth a vineyard and eateth not of the fruit? or who feedeth a flock and eateth not of the milk?
Not that we be lords over your faith: but helpers of your joy. For by faith ye stand.
For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.
¶ Wherefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, to come before hand unto you, for to prepare your good blessing promised afore, that it might be ready: so that it be a blessing, and not a defrauding.
And let every man do according as he hath purposed in his heart, not grudgingly, or of necessity. For God loveth a cheerful giver.