2 Corinthians 9:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 9:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 9:7 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a che..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 9:7 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 9:7 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 9:7
“According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:7: every, according, let
“And ye shall divide the land by lot for an inheritance among your families: and to the more ye shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer ye shall give the less inheritance: every man's inheritance shall be in the place where his lot falleth; according to the tribes of your fathers ye shall inherit. give the more...: Heb. multiply his inheritance give the less...: Heb. diminish his inheritance”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:7: every, according, let
“Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee. as...: Heb. according to the gift of his hand”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:7: every, according, give
“Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:7: every, according, heart
“Then hear thou from heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and render unto every man according unto all his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou only knowest the hearts of the children of men:)”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:7: every, according, heart
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