2 Corinthians 9:7

The Cheerful Giver

⁷ So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, _e not grudgingly or of ₁ necessity; for _f God loves a cheerful giver.

1. Cross References
   Deuteronomy 15:7
   If there is among you a poor man of your brethren, within any of the gates in your land which the LORD your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your poor brother.
   
2. Cross References
   Deuteronomy 15:10
   You shall surely give to him, and your heart should not be grieved when you give to him, because for this thing the LORD your God will bless you in all your works and in all to which you put your hand.
   1 Chronicles 29:17
   I know also, my God, that You test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things; and now with joy I have seen Your people, who are present here to offer willingly to You.
   Proverbs 11:25
   The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself.
   Romans 12:8
   He who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
   2 Corinthians 8:12
   For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have.