What does the Bible say about being a “cheerful giver”?

The phrase "God loves a cheerful giver" originates from the biblical text in St. Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians.

According to Philip Kosloski for Aleteia, the passage in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 states that those who sow bountifully will reap bountifully. The text instructs that individuals should give without sadness or compulsion. Kosloski notes that while the phrase is frequently used by parish priests and Christian non-profit organizations during fundraising, it is a direct scriptural quote. The report also connects this teaching to the Gospel account in which Jesus tells a rich young man to sell his possessions and give to the poor to achieve perfection.