4 occurrences

'Reluctantly' in the Bible

Suddenly he went after her, as an ox goes to the slaughter [not knowing the outcome],Or as one in stocks going to the correction [to be given] to a fool,

Verse ConceptsBeing Killed Like An AnimalKilled Like An AnimalDeerimpulsiveness

Stop and take some time and wonder [at this prophecy],Blind yourselves and be blinded [at its fulfillment by your spiritual incompetence].They are drunk, but not from wine;They stagger, but not from strong drink.

Verse ConceptsAmazingdrinkingStaggeringStrong DrinkBlindingGod Making DrunkOther Blindinguncertaintybeerdrunkards

For if I do this work of my own free will, then I have a reward; but if it is not of my will [but by God’s choosing], I have been entrusted with a [sacred] stewardship.

Verse ConceptsCommitment, to GodStewardshipTrustworthinessPeople WillingReward For WorksResponsibility

Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift].

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of PossessionsAbility, To GiveCollectionsNecessityPoverty, Attitudes TowardsGenerositySaints, Care For The PoorCheerfulnessMan's PurposesNo CompulsionPeople UnwillingGiving Money To The ChurchPurposeGivingpressure

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Reluctantly (5 instances)