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2 Corinthians 9:7

King James Version

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.

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American Standard Version

Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Christian Standard Bible

Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.

English Standard Version

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

New American Standard Bible

Each one must do just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

New International Version

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

New King James Version

So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

New Living Translation

You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”

World English Bible

Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.