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2 Corinthians 9:7

GenerosityJoyMoney and wealthGratitude

5 Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.

6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.

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BSB
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
KJV
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
WEB
Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
ASV
[Let] each man [do] according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
DARBY
each according as he is purposed in his heart; not grievingly, or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
BLB
each as he has purposed in the heart, not out of grief or out of necessity. For God loves a cheerful giver.
ÅB
Hver gi så som han setter seg fore i sitt hjerte, ikke med sorg eller av tvang! for Gud elsker en glad giver.
OTB
Hver person skal gi som de har bestemt i sitt hjerte, ikke motvillig eller under tvang, for Gud elsker en glad giver.
B1930
Hver gi så som han setter sig fore i sitt hjerte, ikke med sorg eller av tvang! for Gud elsker en glad giver.

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Cross references

  • 2 Corinthians 8:12

    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.

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  • Acts 20:35

    I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

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  • 1 Chronicles 29:17

    I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

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  • Proverbs 11:25

    The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

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  • Exodus 25:2

    Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.

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  • Deuteronomy 15:7–11

    If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:

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  • Proverbs 22:9

    He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

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  • 1 Peter 4:9

    Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

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