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
Does a soldier provide his own supplies? Does a man plant a vineyard without eating its produce? Does a shepherd get no drink from the milk of the flock?
2 Corinthians 8:12
If only one is ready to give, according to his means, it is acceptable; he is not asked to give what he has not got.
2 Corinthians 9:5
That is why I have thought it necessary to ask these brothers to go on in advance and get your promised contribution ready in good time. I want it to be forthcoming as a generous gift, not as money wrung out of you.
1 Peter 5:2
be shepherds to your flock of God; take charge of them willingly instead of being pressed to it, not to make a base profit from it but freely,