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give as he has planned in his heart

Here the word "heart" refers to the thoughts and emotions. Alternate translation: "give as he has determined" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)

not reluctantly or under compulsion

This can be translated with verbal phrases. Alternate translation: "not because he feels guilty or because someone is forcing him to give" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns)

for God loves a cheerful giver

God wants people to give gladly to help provide for fellow believers.