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Each should give just as he has chosen-beforehand[a] in his heart— not out of grief [b] or out of compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to cause all grace to abound to you in order that in everything, always having all sufficiency, you may be abounding for every good work. Just as it has been written [in Ps 112:9], “He scattered, he gave to the needy ones, his righteousness remains forever”.

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  1. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Or, preferred, purposed.
  2. 2 Corinthians 9:7 That is, a heart grieving or pained over the loss of the money.

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,(A) not reluctantly or under compulsion,(B) for God loves a cheerful giver.(C) And God is able(D) to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need,(E) you will abound in every good work. As it is written:

“They have freely scattered their gifts(F) to the poor;
    their righteousness endures forever.”[a](G)

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  1. 2 Corinthians 9:9 Psalm 112:9