2 Corinthians 9:7
“Every 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 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Every one as he hath determined in his heart, not with sadness, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
- DARBYDarby
- each according as he is purposed in his heart; not grievingly, or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- each one, according as he doth purpose in heart, not out of sorrow or out of necessity, for a cheerful giver doth God love,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Each person should give as they have decided in their heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Context: 2 Corinthians 9
5Therefore 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.
6But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
8And 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.
About 2 Corinthians 9: Giving as an Act of Worship
Paul teaches about the principles of giving and the blessings that come from giving to others.
Commentary
2 Corinthians 9 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of giving and generosity. Paul is writing to the church in Corinth to encourage them to give generously to the collection for the saints in Jerusalem. He reminds them that God loves a cheerful giver and that their giving should be done with a willing heart. He also encourages them to give generously, as God will provide for them in return.