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Giving is a Planned Act
Commentators explain that the phrase "purposed in his heart" refers to a deliberate, pre-meditated decision, not a passing impulse or a choice made under pressure. The Greek word used implies a settled, thought-out resolve. This means giving is best approached as a planned, intentional act of worship rather than a spontaneous or reluctant reaction.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 9:7
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 9:7
He hath purposed (προηιρητα). Perfect middle indicative of προαιρεομα, to choose beforehand, old verb, here only in N.T. Permanent…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 9:7
19th Century
Bishop
Every man according as he purposeth.—The verb, which does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament, is used in its full e…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 9:7
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,…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 9:7
16th Century
Theologian
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 …
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 9:7
17th Century
Pastor
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart
Which is not to be understood of the quantity, or any set sum he ha…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 9:6–15
17th Century
Minister
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…