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2 Corinthians 9:7
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Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
About 2 Corinthians 9:7
2 Corinthians 9:7 from 2 Corinthians speaks directly to Almsgiving in the Bible, Generosity in the Bible, and Offering in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the New Testament tradition. This passage in the epistle literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Matthew 6:2
“Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”
- Matthew 6:3
“But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:”
- Proverbs 19:17
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
- Acts 20:35
“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
- Luke 12:33
“Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.”
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How to Apply 2 Corinthians 9:7
Study 2 Corinthians 9:7 in context by reading the surrounding passage in 2 Corinthians. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Almsgiving in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.