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2 Corinthians 9

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 9 of 13

1 For indeed concerning the ministry to the saints, it is beyond necessity for me to write to you.

2 For I know your eagerness, of which I boast to Macedonia on your behalf, that Achaia has made ready from last year, and your zeal arouses the greater number.

3 But I sent the brothers that our boasting which is on your behalf should not be made void in this respect, even as I said, you were being ready;

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Chapter Summary

1 He yields the reason why he sent Titus and his brethren beforehand, 6 and stirs them up to a bountiful alms.

Key Greek Words

εὐλογία blessing, bounty G2129
ἱλαρός cheerful G2431
χάρις grace G5485
δικαιοσύνη righteousness G1343
ἁπλότης generosity, liberality G572
εὐχαριστία thanksgiving G2169

People & Context

Paul

The apostle urging cheerful, bountiful giving and assuring God will supply and multiply their seed.

Corinthians

The believers whose readiness Paul boasts of and whom he stirs to a generous blessing.

Macedonians

The Macedonian believers whom Paul does not want to find the Corinthians unprepared before (vv. 2, 4).

Timeline

Principles of Cheerful Giving

Paul teaches that sowing sparingly results in reaping sparingly. He assures them that God loves a cheerful giver and will multiply the fruits of their righteousness .

2 Corinthians 9:6-11

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