Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation If you are eager to give, God will accept your gift on the basis of what you have to give, not on what you don't have. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For if the will be forward, it is accepted according to that which a man hath: not according to that which he hath not. if. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Every one as he hath determined in his heart, not with sadness or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. Exodus 25:2 Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring firstfruits to me: of every man that offereth of his own accord, you shall take them. Exodus 35:5,21,22,29 Set aside with you firstfruits to the Lord. Let every one that is willing and hath a ready heart, offer them to the Lord: gold, and silver, and brass, . . . 1 Chronicles 29:3-18 Now over and above the things which I have offered into the house of my God I give of my own proper goods, gold and silver for the temple of my God, beside what things I have prepared for the holy house. . . . 2 Chronicles 6:8 The Lord said to him: Forasmuch as it was thy will to build a house to my name, thou hast done well indeed in having such a will: Proverbs 19:22 A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man. Mark 12:42-44 And there came a certain poor widow: and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing. . . . Mark 14:7,8 For the poor you have always with you: and whensoever you will, you may do them good: but me you have not always. . . . Luke 7:44-46 And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon: Dost thou see this woman? I entered into thy house: thou gavest me no water for my feet. But she with tears hath washed my feet; and with her hairs hath wiped them. . . . Luke 12:47,48 And that servant, who knew the will of his lord and prepared not himself and did not according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. . . . Luke 16:10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in that which is greater: and he that is unjust in that which is little is unjust also in that which is greater. Luke 21:1-4 And looking on, he saw the rich men cast their gifts into the treasury. . . . 1 Peter 4:10 As every man hath received grace, ministering the same one to another: as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Context Christ's Example…11Now therefore perform ye it also in deed: that as your mind is forward to be willing, so it may be also to perform, out of that which you have. 12For if the will be forward, it is accepted according to that which a man hath: not according to that which he hath not. 13For I mean not that others should be eased and you burdened, but by an equality.… Cross References Exodus 25:2 Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring firstfruits to me: of every man that offereth of his own accord, you shall take them. Mark 12:43 And calling his disciples together, he saith to them: Amen I say to you, this poor widow hath cast in more than all they who have cast into the treasury. Luke 21:3 And he said: Verily, I say to you that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all. Luke 21:4 For all these have of their abundance cast into the offerings of God: but she of her want hath cast in all the living that she had. 2 Corinthians 8:11 Now therefore perform ye it also in deed: that as your mind is forward to be willing, so it may be also to perform, out of that which you have. 2 Corinthians 8:13 For I mean not that others should be eased and you burdened, but by an equality. 2 Corinthians 8:19 And not that only: but he was also ordained by the churches companion of our travels, for this grace, which is administered by us, to the glory of the Lord and our determined will: 2 Corinthians 9:7 Every one as he hath determined in his heart, not with sadness or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. Jump to Previous Acceptable Accepted Approval Assuming Earnest First Gift God's Measure Mind Present Readiness Ready Well-Accepted Whatever Willing WillingnessJump to Next Acceptable Accepted Approval Assuming Earnest First Gift God's Measure Mind Present Readiness Ready Well-Accepted Whatever Willing WillingnessLinks 2 Corinthians 8:12 NIV2 Corinthians 8:12 NLT 2 Corinthians 8:12 ESV 2 Corinthians 8:12 NASB 2 Corinthians 8:12 Bible Apps 2 Corinthians 8:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 8:12 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 8:12 French Bible 2 Corinthians 8:12 German Bible Alphabetical: a acceptable according does For gift has have he if is it not one person present readiness the there to what willingness NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the readiness is there it (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |
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