2 Corinthians 9:7

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

World English Bible (WEB)

Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.

Strong's King James

Every man{G1538} according as{G2531} he purposeth{G4255}{(G5736)} in his heart{G2588}, so let him give; not{G3361} grudgingly{G1537}{G3077}, or{G2228} of{G1537} necessity{G318}: for{G1063} God{G2316} loveth{G25}{(G5719)} a cheerful{G2431} giver{G1395}.

The F.O.G *

(7) Everyone must do, just as they have chosen themselves in their heart, not from grief or under pressure because יהוה YAHWEH loves a happy giver.

The F.O.G Message *

[7] Each of you should give whatever you've decided in your heart to give. Don't give reluctantly or under compulsion - like someone's twisting your arm. Remember, God absolutely delights in a cheerful giver who gives with joy!

Young's Literal Translation

each one, according as he doth purpose in heart, not out of sorrow or out of necessity, for a cheerful giver doth God love,
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After a dramatic early morning encounter with King Jesus, I just couldn’t put my Bible down. The F.O.G took a hold of me and this website was born. Learn more about the F.O.G.

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