bSee Rom. 15:25
2 Corinthians 9:1-2
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1Now ait is superfluous for me to write to you about bthe ministry for the saints, 2for I know your readiness, cof which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready dsince last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them.2 Corinthians 9:5
5So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance for the egift ▼▼Greek blessing; twice in this verse
you have promised, so that it may be ready gas a willing gift, hnot as an exaction. ▼▼Or a gift expecting something in return; Greek greed
2 Corinthians 9:7
7Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, jnot reluctantly or under compulsion, for kGod loves a cheerful giver.
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