2 Corinthians 9:7 — King James Version← Study notes
“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 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · 2 Corinthians 9:717 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 9:7
“Let each man do according as he has purposed in his heart.” For a man when left to himself, does a thing more readily than when compelled. Wherefore also he dwells upon this: for having said, “according as he is disposed,” he added, “Not grudgingly, nor of necessity.” And neither was he content with this, but he adds a testimony from Scripture also, saying, “For God loves a cheerful giver.” Do you see how frequently he lays this down? “I speak not by commandment:” and,…
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