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The Willing Heart Matters Most
Commentators unanimously emphasize that God's primary concern is the 'willing mind' or 'readiness' of the giver. A gift's acceptability is determined by the sincerity and generosity of the heart, not its size. As Albert Barnes notes, a small gift from a willing heart is more valuable to God than a large one given without that spirit. This principle applies to all forms of service to God.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 8:12
18th Century
Theologian
For if there be first a willing mind. If there is a readiness, (proyumia,) a disposition to give, if the heart is in it, then the…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 8:12
Is there (προκειτα). Lies before one. Old word.
Acceptable (ευπροσδεκτος). See on 6:2.
Acco…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 8:12
19th Century
Bishop
For if there be first a willing mind.—This grows out of that which ye have in the previous verse. He is expectin…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 8:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
That as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. For if there be first a willing mind, it i…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 8:12
The phrase “according to your means” at the end of v.11 is now explained. Provided a gift is willingly given, its acceptability is determined solel…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 8:12
17th Century
Pastor
For if there be first a willing mind
If what is done springs from a truly noble, generous spirit, a spirit of bounti…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 8:10–15
17th Century
Minister
Good purposes are like buds and blossoms, pleasant to see, and give hope of good fruit; but they are lost and mean nothing without good deeds. Good…