2 Corinthians 9:7 — KJV with Strong's Concordance

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Chapter 9

⁷Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7 —

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Cross-References

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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.
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.
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.
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.
Proverbs 11:25
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities Alms Atheism Attributes of God Beggars Beneficence Benevolence Charity

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 6-16)

Here we have, I. Proper directions to be observed about the right and acceptable manner of bestowing charity; and it is of great concernment that we not only do what is required, but do it as is commanded. Now, as to the manner in which the apostle would have the Corinthians give, observe, 1. It should be bountifully; this was intimated, 2 Cor. 9:5; that a liberal contribution was expected, a matt…

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown’s Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (1871)

(vv. 7)

7. according as he purposeth in his heart--Let the full consent of the free will go with the gift [Alford]. Opposed to “of necessity,” as “grudgingly” is opposed to “a cheerful giver” (Pr 22:9; 11:25; Is 32:8).