12For 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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And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. …
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. …
The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses.
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.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 7-15)In these verses the apostle uses several cogent arguments to stir up the Corinthians to this good work of charity. I. He urges upon them the consideration of their eminence in other gifts and graces, and would have them excel in this of charity also, 2 Cor. 8:7. Great address and much holy art are here used by the apostle. When he would persuade the Corinthians to this good thing, he commends them…
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