2 Corinthians 9:7

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 11:25; Proverbs 22:9; Proverbs 23:6-8; Romans 12:8

Related Commentaries of 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. I...
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. (...
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 successio...
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.)...
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 — tha...
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...
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. Accordin...
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...
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

As he purposeth in his heart, so let him give, etc.] i.e. do not let a man give what he grudges or because he feels that he must do as the others...
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 i...
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 sain...
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...
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 a...
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 t...
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. Ac...
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...
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 exp...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Charity Urged. A. D. 57. 6 But this I say...
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 him...
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 ex...
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Let each man do according as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly, or of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.' Paul then draws out th...
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 initiatio...
Scofield Reference Notes

cheerful (Greek, "hilaros").
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 aven...
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...
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 ), c...
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The gifts of Christians should be measured by the greatness of their love toward God:
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Every man according as he purposes in his he art, so let him give; not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. The apostle he...
Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Of necessity — Because he cannot tell how to refuse.

⁷ Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Related Commentaries of 2 Corinthians 9:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arno Geneva Study Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Scofield Reference Notes

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

2 Corinthians 9:7