2 Corinthians 9:7 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart ... - The main idea in this verse is, that the act of giving should be voluntary and cheerful. It should not seem to be extorted by the importunit...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Every man according as he (c) purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not (d) grudgingly, or of (e) necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. (c) Determines and appoints freely with himself. (...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

This concern brings him, however, to a renewed consideration of the grace or liberality, and of the blessings attached to it. He touches in succession on the proper temper of such liberality ( 2 Cori...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Every man . Each one. purposeth . Greek. proaireomai. Only here. The texts read "bath purposed". grudgingly . Lit, of (Greek. ek. App-104.) grief. of Greek. ek, as above. God . App-98...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

7 Every one according to the purpose of his heart. As he had enjoined it upon them to give liberally, this, also, required to be added — that liberality is estimated by God, not so much from...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. Not grudgingly, or of necessity - The Jews had in the temple two...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. According as he purposeth in his heart - the consent of th...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(c) 9:1-15. Exhortations to Generous Giving There is no need to write to you about the purpose and necessity of the collection, for your zeal in the matter is well known, and has been used by me...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Every man according as he purposeth. — The verb, which does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament, is used in its full ethical significance as indicating, not a passing impulse nor a vague wish,...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“God Loveth a Cheerful Giver” 2 Corinthians 9:1-7 Paul evidently had considerable anxiety about the collection at Corinth for the starving saints at Jerusalem. He had started the idea, not mere...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In concluding this subject of the collection for the saints the apostle declares that he desires that their giving should be glad and spontaneous. He excludes two methods of giving, "grudgingly," tha...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(6) But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. (7) Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart ,.... Which is not to be understood of the quantity, or any set sum he has fixed upon in his mind to give; but of the quality or nature of giving; or...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. Ver. 7. According as he purposeth ] God straineth upon none....
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Yet have I sent the brethren Above mentioned before me; lest our boasting of you should be in vain Lest you should be found unprepared. To make up beforehand To complete before my arrival; you...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Paul does not stress the rightness of their ministering to the saints: this would be superfluous, for of this they were already persuaded, and so expressed themselves, so that Paul had boasted to the...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Charity Urged. A. D. 57. 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also spari...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Let not any give out of any awe of us, nor as it were forced by our authority, but as God shall put it into his heart, and as he hath purposed in himself, and is inclined from himself, without any gr...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Further Reasons Why They Should Reveal Their Generosity ( 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 ). It is often noted that this chapter appears to repeat to some extent the ideas in chapter 8, yet from a different...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 2 Corinthians 9:1 —Connected, in word [περί, in both cases] and in fact, with 1 Corinthians 15:1 , which belongs to the initiation of this “collection,” this “ministration” for th...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Scofield Reference Notes

cheerful (Greek, "hilaros").
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 9:1 . Touching the ministering to the saints in Judea, it is superfluous for me to write to you. What a method of finding the avenues of the heart. He knew their forwardness he had...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - The Biblical Illustrator

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give;… for God loveth a cheerful giver. A cheerful giver beloved of God I. What is meant by a cheerful giver? To be this one must--...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Encouragement to the Corinthians to fulfil their promises by giving speedily ( 2 Corinthians 9:1-47 ), amply ( 2 Corinthians 9:6 ), cheerfully ( 2 Corinthians 9:7 ), and thereby earn...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The gifts of Christians should be measured by the greatness of their love toward God:
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 29:17 ; 1 Peter 4:9 ; 2 Corinthians 8:12 ; Acts 20:35 ; Deuteronomy 15:14 ; Deuteronomy 15:7-11 ; Exodus 25:2 ; Exodus 35:5 ; Isaiah 32:5 ; Isaiah 32:8 ; James 5:9 ; Proverbs...
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Of necessity — Because he cannot tell how to refuse.

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 9:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 9:7 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Scofield Reference Notes

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 9:7 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 9:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 9:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes