Een iegelijk doe, gelijk hij in zijn hart voorneemt; niet uit droefheid, of uit nooddwang; want God heeft een blijmoedigen gever lief.
Wat betekent dit?
This verse from the Bible says that when people give to others, they should do it cheerfully and willingly. It was written by Paul to encourage generosity among Christians in Corinth without forcing them.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you have a box of cookies and want to share some with your friends at school. The Bible is saying it's best if you decide yourself how many cookies to give, and that you do it happily because you want to help others enjoy the cookies too!
Historische achtergrond
The letter was written by Paul around 54-56 AD to the Corinthian church in Greece. He wrote this to encourage them to support other Christians financially without being forced or unhappy about giving.
Toepassing voor vandaag
Think about a time when you donated money or items for a charity drive. If you felt good about your contribution and made the decision freely, that's what Paul is talking about here—giving from the heart with joy!