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1 Chronicles 29:9
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1 Chronicles 29:9
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9 Then the people rejoiced because these had given willingly, for with single mind they had offered freely to the Lord; King David also rejoiced greatly.(A)
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9 The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly(A) to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly.
2 Corinthians 9:7-8
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2 Corinthians 9:7-8
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7 Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.(A) 8 And God is able to provide you with every blessing[a] in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.(B)
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2 Corinthians 9:7-8
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2 Corinthians 9:7-8
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7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,(A) not reluctantly or under compulsion,(B) for God loves a cheerful giver.(C) 8 And God is able(D) to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need,(E) you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 8:3
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2 Corinthians 8:3
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3 For, as I can testify, they voluntarily gave according to their means and even beyond their means,
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2 Corinthians 8:3
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3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able,(A) and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
1 Kings 8:61
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1 Kings 8:61
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61 Therefore devote yourselves completely to the Lord our God, walking in his statutes and keeping his commandments, as at this day.”(A)
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Philippians 4:10
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Philippians 4:10
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Philippians 4:10
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Philippians 4:10
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Thanks for Their Gifts
10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me.(A) Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
John 15:11
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John 15:11
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11 I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.(A)
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11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.(A)
1 Chronicles 29:17
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1 Chronicles 29:17
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17 I know, my God, that you search the heart and take pleasure in uprightness; in the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen your people who are present here offering freely and joyously to you.(A)
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17 I know, my God, that you test the heart(A) and are pleased with integrity. All these things I have given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you.(B)
1 Thessalonians 3:6-9
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1 Thessalonians 3:6-9
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Timothy’s Encouraging Report
6 But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought us the good news of your faith and love. He has told us also that you always remember us kindly and long to see us, just as we long to see you.(A) 7 For this reason, brothers and sisters, during all our distress and persecution we have been encouraged about you through your faith. 8 For we now live, if you continue to stand firm in the Lord. 9 How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you?
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Timothy’s Encouraging Report
6 But Timothy(A) has just now come to us from you(B) and has brought good news about your faith and love.(C) He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us and that you long to see us, just as we also long to see you.(D) 7 Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith. 8 For now we really live, since you are standing firm(E) in the Lord. 9 How can we thank God enough for you(F) in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?(G)
Philippians 4:1
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Philippians 4:1
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Philippians 4:1
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Philippians 4:1
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Closing Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity
4 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for,(A) my joy and crown, stand firm(B) in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
2 Corinthians 8:12
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2 Corinthians 8:12
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12 For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.(A)
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12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has,(A) not according to what one does not have.
Luke 15:6
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Luke 15:6
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6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep.’
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Luke 15:6
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6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’(A)
Proverbs 23:15-16
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Proverbs 23:15-16
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15 My child, if your heart is wise,
my heart also will be glad.
16 My soul will rejoice
when your lips speak what is right.
Proverbs 23:15-16
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Proverbs 23:15-16
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15 My son, if your heart is wise,
then my heart will be glad indeed;
16 my inmost being will rejoice
when your lips speak what is right.(A)
Psalm 110:3
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Psalm 110:3
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Psalm 110:3
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Psalm 110:3
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