2Cor 9:7 | JFB | STEP | 7. according as he purposeth in his heart-- Let the full consent of the free will go with the gift [Alford]. Opposed to "of necessity," as "grudgingly" is opposed to "a cheerful giver" ( ; ; ).

‏ 2 Corinthians 9:7

7. according as he purposeth in his heart--Let the full consent of the free will go with the gift [Alford]. Opposed to "of necessity," as "grudgingly" is opposed to "a cheerful giver" (Pr 22:9; 11:25; Is 32:8).