(A)Therefore when thou givest thine alms, thou shalt not make a trumpet to be blown before thee, as the [a]hypocrites do in the Synagogues and in the streets, to be praised of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 6:2 Counterfeits, for Hypocrites were players that played a part in a play.

“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.

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As every man [a]wisheth in his heart, so let him give, not (A)[b]grudgingly, or of [c]necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Determineth and appointeth freely with himself.
  2. 2 Corinthians 9:7 With a sparing and niggardly heart.
  3. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Against his will, as loath to be evil reported of.

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,(A) not reluctantly or under compulsion,(B) for God loves a cheerful giver.(C)

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