1 Chronicles 29:9

29:9 The people were delighted with their donations, for they contributed to the Lord with a willing attitude; ¹  King David was also very happy. ² 

Philippians 2:13

2:13 for the one bringing forth in you both the desire and the effort – for the sake of his good pleasure – is God.

James 1:17

1:17 All generous giving and every perfect gift ³  is from above, coming down ⁴  from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change. ⁵ 

[29:9]  ¹ tn Heb “with a complete heart.”

[29:9]  ² tn Heb “was rejoiced with great joy.”

[1:17]  ³ tn The first phrase refers to the action of giving and the second to what is given.

[1:17]  ⁴ tn Or “All generous giving and every perfect gift from above is coming down.”

[1:17]  ⁵ tn Grk “variation or shadow of turning” (referring to the motions of heavenly bodies causing variations of light and darkness).