Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
Bible References
Thy benefit
1 Corinthians 9:7
What soldier ever serves at his own expense? What farmer ever plants a vineyard and his flock and does not taste the milk?
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if there be first willing mind, the gift is accepted according to what a man has, and not according to what he has not.
2 Corinthians 9:5
So I have thought that I must ask these brothers to visit you beforehand, and get your promised contribution ready in advance. I want it to be given of your bounty, not extorted from your covetousness.
1 Peter 5:2
Be shepherds to your flock of God; take charge of them willingly, and not through compulsion; not for filthy lucre, but with a willing mind;