Quotes about Generosity
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
— 2 Corinthians 8:12
It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality.
— 2 Corinthians 8:13
At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. Then there will be equality.
— 2 Corinthians 8:14
As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”
— 2 Corinthians 8:15
For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
— 2 Corinthians 8:17
We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.
— 2 Corinthians 8:20
Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
— 2 Corinthians 9:1
So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the bountiful gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly.
— 2 Corinthians 9:5
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
— 2 Corinthians 9:6
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
— 2 Corinthians 9:7
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
— 2 Corinthians 9:8
As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
— 2 Corinthians 9:9