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2 Corinthians 9:7
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”
What it means
Giving was never meant to be squeezed out of us by pressure or guilt. God delights in a heart that gives freely, gladly, because it has already been filled. When we know how much we have received in Christ, generosity stops feeling like loss and starts feeling like overflow. Jesus gave Himself completely, holding nothing back for our sake, and that grace loosens our grip on what we hold. Decide in your heart, then give with joy, trusting the God who gladly gave you His Son.
2 Corinthians 9:7 at a glance
| Reference | 2 Corinthians 9:7 |
|---|---|
| Book | 2 Corinthians |
| Chapter to read it in | 2 Corinthians 9 |
| Topic | gratitude |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- 2 Corinthians 8:12
- Acts 20:35
- 1 Chronicles 29:17
- Exodus 25:2
- Proverbs 11:25
- Deuteronomy 15:7-11
- Proverbs 22:9
- 1 Peter 4:9
- Romans 12:8
- Exodus 35:5
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 2 Corinthians 9:7?
It is in 2 Corinthians, in 2 Corinthians 9. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 2 Corinthians 9:7?
Readers most often set it beside 2 Corinthians 8:12, Acts 20:35, 1 Chronicles 29:17, Exodus 25:2. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 2 Corinthians 9:7?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of 2 Corinthians 9:7 more than we can. We bring you 2 Corinthians 9:7, gratitude. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of 2 Corinthians 9 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 2 Corinthians 9:7 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
