Exodus 25:2
Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.
Cross-references
Exodus 35:5-29 records the actual gathering of freewill offerings, directly carrying out the instruction here.
Exodus 35:21 records the people's response, fulfilling the command with willing hearts.
Exodus 35:23 records the people bringing acacia wood and other materials — the fulfillment of the voluntary offering commanded here.
Exodus 38:24 records the total gold collected from the freewill offering commanded here, showing the fulfillment of the contribution.
Exodus 35:4 repeats the same command for offerings to the whole congregation — a direct parallel within the same narrative.
In 2 Corinthians 9:7, Paul emphasizes cheerful, not grudging giving, directly reflecting the 'willing heart' of Exodus 25:2.
In 2 Corinthians 8:12, Paul applies this same principle: voluntary giving is acceptable based on willingness, not amount.
In Ezra 7:16, Artaxerxes authorizes freewill offerings for the temple, continuing the same practice of voluntary giving for God's house.
In Ezra 2:68, the returned exiles give freewill offerings for rebuilding the temple, directly echoing the voluntary giving for the tabernacle.
Ezra 1:6 reports freewill offerings for the second temple, continuing the pattern of voluntary giving for God's house.
1 Chronicles 29:17 highlights that God tests the heart and delights in uprightness, connecting to the motive here.
1 Chronicles 29:14 adds David's humility, acknowledging that even the ability to give willingly comes from God.
1 Chronicles 29:9 describes the people rejoicing in their freewill giving, similar to the response in Exodus.
1 Chronicles 29:5 echoes the call for willing offerings, asking who will consecrate themselves to give freely.
1 Chronicles 29:3 shows David giving his own treasure for the temple, mirroring the freewill offering for the tabernacle.
1 Chronicles 29:1-30 shows David calling for freewill offerings for the temple, a strong later parallel to this call for the tabernacle.
Numbers 7:3-88 details leaders' offerings for the tabernacle dedication, a specific instance of the freewill giving commanded here.
In 2 Kings 12:4, a similar freewill offering is collected for temple repairs, echoing the voluntary contribution principle established here.
Judges 5:9 praises commanders who willingly offered themselves in battle, echoing the willing-hearted giving here.