But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 9:7Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
1 Peter 5:2Be shepherds of God's flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God's will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
Treasury of Scripture
But without your mind would I do nothing; that your benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
without.
Philemon 1:8,9
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, …
2 Corinthians 1:24
Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
1 Peter 5:3
Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
thy benefit.
1 Chronicles 29:17
I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.
Psalm 110:3
Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
1 Corinthians 9:7,17
Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? …
