16 (A)But do not forget to do good and to share, for (B)with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

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16 And do not neglect doing good and (A)sharing, for (B)with such sacrifices God is pleased.

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16 Do not neglect to do good, to contribute [to the needy of the church as an expression of fellowship], for such sacrifices are always pleasing to God.

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14 “Glory(A) to God in the highest,
And on earth (B)peace, (C)goodwill[a] toward men!”

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  1. Luke 2:14 NU toward men of goodwill

14 (A)Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace among people [a](B)with whom He is pleased.”

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  1. Luke 2:14 Lit of good pleasure; or of goodwill

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“Glory to God in the highest [heaven],
And on earth peace among men with whom He is well-pleased.”

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But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

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And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for the one who (A)comes to God must believe that He exists, and that He proves to be One who rewards those who seek Him.

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But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.

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So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

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and those who are (A)in the flesh cannot please God.

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and those who are in the flesh [living a life that caters to sinful appetites and impulses] cannot please God.

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So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, (A)not grudgingly or of [a]necessity; for (B)God loves a cheerful giver.

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  1. 2 Corinthians 9:7 compulsion

Each one must do just as he has decided in his heart, not (A)reluctantly or under compulsion, for (B)God loves a cheerful giver.

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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].(A)

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