So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, (A)not grudgingly or of [a]necessity; for (B)God loves a cheerful giver. (C)And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. As it is written:

(D)“He has dispersed abroad,
He has given to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever.”

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 9:7 compulsion

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) 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. As it is written:

“They have freely scattered their gifts(F) to the poor;
    their righteousness endures forever.”[a](G)

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 9:9 Psalm 112:9