(Q) 8And God is able(R) to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need,(S) you will abound in every good work. Christians should consider what is for the credit of their profession, and endeavour to adorn the doctrine of God their Saviour in all things. 32In Damascus the governor under King Aretas had the city of the Damascenes guarded in order to arrest me. (EO) 9But he said to me, My grace(EP) is sufficient for you, for my power(EQ) is made perfect in weakness. Help My Unbelief!" 6And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.(AT). 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor). 9I do not want to seem to be trying to frighten you with my letters. According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From ana and the base of agkale; constraint; by implication, distress. for I already know that you are on board and eager to help. 11Yes, God will give you much so that you can give away much, and when we take your gifts to those who need them they will break out into thanksgiving and praise to God for your help. 2 Corinthians 9:11 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. (CT) 19You gladly put up with(CU) fools since you are so wise! 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 9As it is written: (H)He has dispersed abroad,He has given to the poor;His righteousness endures forever.. All rights reserved. 2For I know how eager you are to do it, and I have boasted to the friends in Macedonia that you were ready to send an offering a year ago. I now repeat it while absent:(GC) On my return I will not spare(GD) those who sinned earlier(GE) or any of the others, 3since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. 14We are not going too far in our boasting, as would be the case if we had not come to you, for we did get as far as you(BD) with the gospel of Christ. A farmer who plants just a few seeds will get only a small crop, but if he plants much, he will reap much. things which have not set foot upon the heart. How Can We Model the Love of Jesus by Showing Compassion? You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NKJV, Chronological Study Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. Ending soon! is even more extravagant toward you. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. I am more. Acts 9:36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. In, on, among. 7Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. Let giving flow from your heart, not from a sense of religious duty. Then it will be seen as a matter of generosity and not under pressure, as something you felt forced to do. 9As it is written: They have freely scattered their gifts(T) to the poor;their righteousness endures forever.[a](U), 10Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food(V) will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. And then he makes use of a new argument, stirring up to bountifulness, taken from the glory which is brought to God through thanksgiving to him, from the poor and needy, supplied by the liberality of those whose hearts he had opened, 2Co 9:11. The duty of ministering to the saints is so plain, that there would seem no need to exhort Christians to it; yet self-love contends so powerfully against the love of Christ, that it is often necessary to stir up their minds by way of remembrance.6-15 Money bestowed in charity, may to the carnal mind seem thrown away, but when given from proper principles, it is seed sown, from which a valuable increase may be expected. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written Things which (1 Cor. Praise God for his astonishing gift, which is far too great for words! We must show the reality of our subjection to the gospel, by works of charity. 2 Corinthians 9King James Version. NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. This will be for the credit of our profession, and to the praise and glory of God. and so far excels the wisdom of this world, that the natural man cannot understand it. God knows(CI) I do! They had agreed to participate in a collection for suffering Christians in Jerusalem. All rights reserved. You. What Does "I Believe! (EZ) 12I persevered in demonstrating among you the marks of a true apostle, including signs, wonders and miracles. On which argument he enlarges, showing, that not only by this bounty the wants of the poor are supplied, and thanksgivings offered up to God on that account; but also the poor saints are led to glorify God for sending his Gospel to these their benefactors, and giving them his grace to submit unto it, which had had such an influence upon them as to cause them to communicate to their necessities in such a generous manner, 2Co 9:12,13. I want it to be a real gift and not look as if it were being given under pressure. 9 There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the Lord's people. The apostle proceeds in this chapter upon the same subject, the making a collection for the poor saints; gives the reason why he sent the brethren to them on this account; directs to the manner in which this service should be performed, and subjoins some fresh arguments to encourage them to it. (BG) Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow,(BH) our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand, 16so that we can preach the gospel(BI) in the regions beyond you. 4I would be very much ashamedand so would youif some of these Macedonian people come with me, only to find that you still arent ready after all I have told them! He yields the reason why he sent Titus and his brothers beforehand. 6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. is used in Greek literature for someone who pays all expenses for the drama/choir (production), plus more, providing income for those who take part. 9 Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints, 2 for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. He can make us to have enough in all things; and to be content with what we have. This describes a farmer who is stingy with his sowing. (1-5) The Corinthians to be liberal and cheerful, The apostle thanks God for his unspeakable gift. Teach Us about Faith? And the chapter is concluded with a thanksgiving to God for the grace bestowed upon all the churches, and particularly for the gift of Christ to the sons of men; which contains in it another argument for beneficence and liberality, 2Co 9:15. From ana and the base of basis; to go up. 2 Corinthians 9 Living Bible 9 I realize that I really don't even need to mention this to you, about helping God's people. I promised you to one husband,(BP) to Christ, so that I might present you(BQ) as a pure virgin to him. , it will cause them to give glory to Godall because of your loyal support and allegiance to the gospel of Christ, as well as your generous-hearted partnership with them toward those in need. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from . Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 2 Chronicles 25:9 And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And he proceeds in stirring them up to a bountiful alms, as being but a kind of sowing of seed. 12 For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; 13 Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men; 14 And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you. God blesseth a cheerful man and a giver, and shall complete" (in a good sense) "the incompleteness of his works." While some scatter, and yet increase; others withhold more than is meet, and it tends to poverty. For God loves a cheerful giver. Because of this extraordinary grace, which God has lavished on you, they will affectionately remember you in their prayers. If we had more faith and love, we should waste less on ourselves, and sow more in hope of a plentiful increase. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 7So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, (E)not grudgingly or of [f]necessity; for (F)God loves a cheerful giver. 9 For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: 2 For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many. . From kata and hos; just as, that. I've been bragging about you all through Macedonia province, telling them, "Achaia province has been ready to go on this since last year." 3 Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you . Entirely on their own, For all the saints. (GL) Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you(GM)unless, of course, you fail the test? (CD) I have kept myself from being a burden to you(CE) in any way, and will continue to do so. [b](AU) If anyone is confident that they belong to Christ,(AV) they should consider again that we belong to Christ just as much as they do. The Greek and Aramaic texts have a clean break at this point. 1 Chronicles 29:12-14 Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all, 2 Corinthians 8:2,7 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. Help should be given freely, be it more or less; not grudgingly, but cheerfully. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. Help should be given freely, be it more or less; not grudgingly, but cheerfully. 10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;). 15Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift. How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. He is able to make all grace abound towards us, and to abound in us; to give a large increase of spiritual and of temporal good things. 10For some say, His letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he is unimpressive(AZ) and his speaking amounts to nothing.(BA) 11Such people should realize that what we are in our letters when we are absent, we will be in our actions when we are present. 2For 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. Proud member 6But remember thisif you give little, you will get little. 8God is able to make it up to you by giving you everything you need and more so that there will not only be enough for your own needs but plenty left over to give joyfully to others. After all, children should not have to save up for their parents,(FE) but parents for their children. 15:26; 1 Cor. Psalm 31:19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! 2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. Did we not walk in the same footsteps by the same Spirit? Used by permission. of He, she, it, they, them, same. Apparently a primary word; sadness. Access 50+ premium resources. (C) 2For I know your eagerness to help,(D) and I have been boasting(E) about it to the Macedonians, telling them that since last year(F) you in Achaia(G) were ready to give; and your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action. Perhaps from agan; to love. (DH) 24Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes(DI) minus one. Due thought, as to our circumstances, and those we are about to relieve, will direct our gifts for charitable uses. 5So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers(K) to visit you in advance and finish the arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. 11 Powerful Podcasts to Help Grow Your Faith. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. (ER)(ES) Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christs power may rest on me. (DD) (I am out of my mind to talk like this.) 3 But I am sending the brothers in order that our. Static Visualization of the Cross References. 2 Corinthians 8. Start your free trial today! To have, hold, possess. BibleGateway+ is $40/year with code FAITH. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. From hetoimos; to prepare. On the contrary, they have divine power(AP) to demolish strongholds. 16:1; 2 Cor. 8And 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. I ought to have been commended by you, for I am not in the least inferior to the super-apostles,[e](EY) even though I am nothing. 12For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. 11Why? (CV) 20In fact, you even put up with(CW) anyone who enslaves you(CX) or exploits you or takes advantage of you or puts on airs or slaps you in the face. 15Thank God for his Sonhis Gift too wonderful for words. The Collection for Christians in Jerusalem. The, the definite article. 6And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test. 3 But I am sending[ a] the brothers so . According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. 9Now concerning (A)the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you; 2for I know your willingness, about which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a (B)year ago; and your zeal has stirred up the majority. 2I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. (GH) Likewise, we are weak(GI) in him, yet by Gods power we will live with him(GJ) in our dealing with you. Works of charity, like other good works, should be done with thought and design. have been preparing to give for a year. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly. (GW) 13All Gods people here send their greetings.(GX). (EL) Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh,(EM) a messenger of Satan,(EN) to torment me. To make ready, prepare. ESV And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. Save on BibleGateway+ with code FAITH. (CZ) 22Are they Hebrews? Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular. Berean Standard Bible Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. As for the ministration itself, he suggests, it might seem needless to say any more about it, since he had said so much already in the preceding chapter, 2Co 9:1 and especially seeing they were so forward to it, and were even prepared for it a year ago; of which the apostle had boasted to the Macedonian churches, 2Co 9:2 and whereas it might be objected, that since there was such an inclination in them to this good work, why did he send these brethren to them? Every man according as he purposes in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver. (FA) 13How were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was never a burden to you? "For God loves a person who gives cheerfully." English Standard Version Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Matthew 20:23 And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father. Verse of the Day Following his corrective letter to the Corinthian Church, their spiritual recovery provided Paul an opportunity to boast about these brothers and sisters, to other Christians in Macedonia. From dunatos; to be efficient. Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural. 8:12], [John 3:16; 4:10; Rom. 2 Corinthians 9:9 in all English translations. (DO) 27I have labored and toiled(DP) and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food;(DQ) I have been cold and naked. 14May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,(GY) and the love of God,(GZ) and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit(HA) be with you all. While some scatter, and yet increase; others withhold more than is meet, and it tends to poverty. And this is confirmed by a passage of Scripture cited out of Ps 112:9 showing, that he that gives bountifully to the poor is ever regarded by the Lord, 2Co 9:9 and which is further proved from the general course of Providence, which so multiplies and increases the seed sown in the earth, that it usually ministers seed to the sower, and bread to the eater; to which the apostle had alluded in the use of these metaphorical expressions; or he puts up a prayer that there might, or delivers out a promise that there would be a like increase in giving liberally, as in sowing plentifully, 2Co 9:10. (BJ) For we do not want to boast about work already done in someone elses territory. 21To my shame I admit that we were too weak(CY) for that! (BB) When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise. To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. So the greatest of Greek ethical teachers had refused the title of "liberal" to the man who gave without pleasure in the act of giving. 10As surely as the truth of Christ is in me,(CF) nobody in the regions of Achaia(CG) will stop this boasting(CH) of mine. It should be given carefully. 28Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. Living Bible (TLB). A giver. Salem Media Group. 3But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpents cunning,(BR) your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ. (EE) Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not knowGod knows. 2:8; James 1:17], NKJV, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word, NKJV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural. Apparently a primary word; the ear. Because he has sown extravagantly and given to the poor. 9As it is written: He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; 10Now 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. Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy. The Aramaic can be translated the one who sows with a storehouse of seed (remaining). (CB) 8I robbed other churches by receiving support from them(CC) so as to serve you. Not, lest. If we had more faith and love, we should waste less on ourselves, and sow more in hope of a plentiful increase. Start your free trial today! (DZ), 12I must go on boasting. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor). (GP) 10This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh(GQ) in my use of authoritythe authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.(GR). Bible > 2 Corinthians > Chapter 9 > Verse 8 eBibles Free Downloads 2 Corinthians 9:8 Audio Crossref Greek Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version (FG) If I love you more,(FH) will you love me less? (BO) Yes, please put up with me! (1-5) The Corinthians to be liberal and cheerful, The apostle thanks God for his unspeakable gift. (AB) 13Because of the service(AC) by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God(AD) for the obedience that accompanies your confession(AE) of the gospel of Christ,(AF) and for your generosity(AG) in sharing with them and with everyone else. 5Examine yourselves(GK) to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular. Intro duction "Some consider 2 Corinthians 9 a separate note written by Paul earlier than chapter 8," Norman Hillyer, The New Bible Commentary, Revised (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. , and it is found in classical Greek as meaning independently wealthy, needing nothing. See Aristotle. Access 50+ premium resources. (DR) 29Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. (GA) Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.[f](GB) 2I already gave you a warning when I was with you the second time. Because I do not love you? 9It is as the Scriptures say: The godly man gives generously to the poor. Let it spring up freely from the joy of givingall because God loves hilarious generosity! Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning, The reason for sending Titus to collect their alms. To be powerful, have power, be able, be mighty. The reason for sending Titus to collect their alms. ($2,500+ value!). (FW) 21I am afraid that when I come again my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved(FX) over many who have sinned earlier(FY) and have not repented of the impurity, sexual sin and debauchery(FZ) in which they have indulged. (AM) 3For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 12Greet one another with a holy kiss. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! In that version we find the following: "He that soweth wicked things shall reap evils, and shall complete the penalty of his deed. (BE) 15Neither do we go beyond our limits(BF) by boasting of work done by others. Encouraging and challenging you to seek intimacy with God every day. (CM) 14And no wonder, for Satan(CN) himself masquerades as an angel of light. A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. 2:10, Deut. Interactively Visualize the Cross References. Their end will be what their actions deserve.(CO). Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural. for when we take your gifts to those in need. New International Version (NIV). 3But I am sending the brothers(H) in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove hollow, but that you may be ready, as I said you would be. God gives not only enough for ourselves, but that also wherewith we may supply the wants of others, and this should be as seed to be sown. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. Blessed be God for the unspeakable gift of his grace, whereby he enables and inclines some of his people to bestow upon others, and others to be grateful for it; and blessed be his glorious name to all eternity, for Jesus Christ, that inestimable gift of his love, through whom this and every other good thing, pertaining to life and godliness, are freely given unto us, beyond all expression, measure, or bounds. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. We must show the reality of our subjection to the gospel, by works of charity. and occasion a great sacrifice of thanksgivings unto God. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular. 9 However, as it is written: "What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived"[ a]. 29:17; [Prov. 12For the administration of this service not only (L)supplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God, 13while, through the proof of this ministry, they (M)glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal (N)sharing with them and all men, 14and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the exceeding (O)grace of God in you. Exodus 35:5 Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass. 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. Or, than. contrariwise. For. Nicom. He will make you overflow with abundance in every good thing you do.
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