2 Corinthians 9:7

King James Version (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.

Translations

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Amplified Bible

Let each one [give] as he has made up his own mind {and} purposed in his heart, not reluctantly {or} sorrowfully or under compulsion, for God loves (He takes pleasure in, prizes above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or to do without) a cheerful (joyous, ``prompt to do it") giver [whose heart is in his giving].

2 Corinthians 9:7 - American 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.

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Bible in Basic English

Let every man do after the purpose of his heart; not giving with grief, or by force: for God takes pleasure in a ready giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Darby Bible

each according as he is purposed in his heart; not grievingly, or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7 - English Standard Version

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7 - King 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.

2 Corinthians 9:7 - La Biblia de las Americas

Que cada uno dé como propuso en su corazòn, no de mala gana ni por obligaciòn, porque Dios ama al dador alegre.

2 Corinthians 9:7 - The Message

2 Corinthians 9:7 - New American Standard Bible

Each one {must do} just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Que cada uno dé como propuso en su corazòn, no de mala gana ni por obligaciòn, porque Dios ama al que da con alegrìa.

2 Corinthians 9:7 - 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.

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Young's Living 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,

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Additional Comments

It thrills God when you give with pleasure. God ants every person to give according to their heart. What if this was preached? Are we to give only with what we can give with pleasure, with cheerfulness? God's purpose in giving it to do a work in our hearts. This fits the 3 priorities God has - 1 - our relationship with Him, 2 - our character, and 3 - circumstances. The actual size of the give only affects circumstances - not that important. The size of the gift given cheerfully affects the first 2. See the example give in Mark 12:41-44.
Getting to this state of cheerful giving also pushes aside many of the character traits God hates - covetousness, jealousy, greed, and selfishness. In contrast; it generates enrichment in everything, and it generates thankfulness to God (vs 11). What riches we will have with cheerful giving!
This verse talks to every man. None are excluded. This is a universal principle that applies to every person. It is a fact of life.
Note that the person "purposes" to give. He plans for it. He doesn't happen to give by accident, or by emotion. This bountiful giving should also be well thought out, otherwise it is likely much of it will never be seen.
Note who benefits - God, for he loves this is us, the recipient, who can glorify God and draw close to Him, and us, the humble character and faith that develops with cheerful giving.

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