2 Corinthianschapter 9
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A.Ready in Advance, Not Squeezed Outvv. 1-5
1 Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you. 2 For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. 3 But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said. 4 Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident. 5 So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the bountiful gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly.
B.God Loves a Cheerful Givervv. 6-11
6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” 10 Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, so that through us your giving will produce thanksgiving to God.
C.Thanks Overflowing for His Unspeakable Giftvv. 12-15
12 For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. 13 Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others. 14 And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
Chapter summary
The ministering to the saints.
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Chapter summary
The ministering to the saints.
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The ministering to the saints. Paul boasted of the Corinthians' readiness to the Macedonians. He sends the brethren ahead that their bounty be ready, not as covetousness. He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. God loveth a cheerful giver. Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. Henry reads the chapter as a compact doctrine of Christian stewardship. Its motive in grace received, its manner cheerful, its measure bountiful.
Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.
Context
Epistle · Paul — 2 Corinthians overview
- A. 1–5 Ready in Advance, Not Squeezed Out
- B. 6–11 God Loves a Cheerful Giver
- C. 12–15 Thanks Overflowing for His Unspeakable Gift
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2 Corinthians 84 verses
- 2 Corinthians 8:8I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others.
- 2 Corinthians 8:10And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.
- 2 Corinthians 8:12For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
- 2 Corinthians 8:14At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. Then there will be equality.
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1 Chronicles 292 verses
- 1 Chronicles 29:12Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.
- 1 Chronicles 29:17I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.
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Philippians 42 verses
- Philippians 4:1Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
- Philippians 4:18I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
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Psalms 1122 verses
- Psalms 112:3Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
- Psalms 112:9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
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Galatians 61 verse
- Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
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Genesis 331 verse
- Genesis 33:11Please accept my gift that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.” So Jacob pressed him until he accepted.
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1 Samuel 251 verse
- 1 Samuel 25:27Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you.
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Proverbs 111 verse
- Proverbs 11:24One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
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