He hath purposed (προηιρητα). Perfect middle indicative of προαιρεομα, to choose beforehand, old verb, here only in N.T. Permanent…

Every man according as he purposes in his heart, etc. The main idea in this verse is that the act of giving should be voluntary and cheerf…

Every man according as he purposeth.—The verb, which does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament, is used in its full e…

To emphasize the rewards of generous giving (v.5), Paul cites what appears to be a proverb (v.6): “scanty sowing, scanty harvest; plentiful sowing,…

Every one according to the purpose of his heart. As he had urged them to give liberally, this, also, needed to be added — that liberality …

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart
Which is not to be understood of the quantity, or any set sum he ha…

Money given in charity may seem to the carnal mind to be thrown away, but when given from proper principles, it is seed sown, from which a valuable…

After exhorting the Corinthians to give alms to the saints in Jerusalem, the Apostle now admonishes them on how to give: namely, cheerfully and abu…