Thematic Bible
2 Corinthians 9:1 (show verse)
Now it is unnecessary for me to write to you about the offering [that is to be made] for the saints [in Jerusalem];
2 Corinthians 9:2 (show verse)
for I know your eagerness [to promote this cause], and I have [proudly] boasted to the people of Macedonia about it, telling them that Achaia has been prepared since last year [for this contribution], and your enthusiasm has inspired the majority of them [to respond].
Achaia » Benevolence of the Christians in
Good » Influence » Inspiring
Influence » Good » Inspiring
Liberality » Should be exercised » Exercise of, provokes others to
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In corinth
Love to man » Saints should » Provoke each other to
Readiness » For spiritual service
Service » Obedient power for » Preparation for
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
Zeal » Provokes others to do good
Good » Influence » Inspiring
Influence » Good » Inspiring
Liberality » Should be exercised » Exercise of, provokes others to
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In corinth
Love to man » Saints should » Provoke each other to
Readiness » For spiritual service
Service » Obedient power for » Preparation for
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
Zeal » Provokes others to do good
2 Corinthians 9:3 (show verse)
Still, I am sending the brothers [on to you], so that our pride in you may not be an empty boast in this case, and so that you may be prepared, just as I told them you would be;
2 Corinthians 9:4 (show verse)
otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of yourselves—will be humiliated for being so confident.
2 Corinthians 9:5 (show verse)
That is why I thought it necessary to urge these brothers to go to you [before I come] and make arrangements in advance for this generous, previously promised gift of yours, so that it would be ready, not as something extorted [or wrung out of you], but as a [voluntary and] generous gift.
2 Corinthians 9:6 (show verse)
Now [remember] this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows generously [that blessings may come to others] will also reap generously [and be blessed].
Agriculture » Facts about
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Bearing fruit » Those that sow bountifully
Bearing fruit » Those that sow sparingly
Benevolence » The duty of » Encouragement to
Botany » Lily, beauty of
Charity » Those that are charitable
Charity » How not to give
Giving » Rules for
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In corinth
Love » Who the lord loves
Proportionate reward » Reaping according to the amount of seed sown
Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » Reaping according to the amount of seed sown
Seed » Sowing, illustrative of » Christian liberality
Seed » Illustrative
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Bearing fruit » Those that sow bountifully
Bearing fruit » Those that sow sparingly
Benevolence » The duty of » Encouragement to
Botany » Lily, beauty of
Charity » Those that are charitable
Charity » How not to give
Giving » Rules for
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In corinth
Love » Who the lord loves
Proportionate reward » Reaping according to the amount of seed sown
Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » Reaping according to the amount of seed sown
Seed » Sowing, illustrative of » Christian liberality
Seed » Illustrative
2 Corinthians 9:7 (show verse)
Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift].
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Bearing fruit » Those that sow bountifully
Bearing fruit » Those that sow sparingly
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Cheerfully
Charity » Those that are charitable
Charity » How not to give
Giving » Rules for
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Cheerfully
Giving » Systematic » Cheerfully
Liberality » Pleasing to God
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In corinth
Love » Who the lord loves
God, Love Of » Manifested towards » The cheerful giver
The poor » Give to » Cheerfully
The poor » Give to » Not grudgingly
Bearing fruit » Those that sow bountifully
Bearing fruit » Those that sow sparingly
Benevolence » Examples of systematic » Cheerfully
Charity » Those that are charitable
Charity » How not to give
Giving » Rules for
Giving » Scriptural rules for » Cheerfully
Giving » Systematic » Cheerfully
Liberality » Pleasing to God
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In corinth
Love » Who the lord loves
God, Love Of » Manifested towards » The cheerful giver
The poor » Give to » Cheerfully
The poor » Give to » Not grudgingly
2 Corinthians 9:8 (show verse)
And God is able to make all grace [every favor and earthly blessing] come in abundance to you, so that you may always [under all circumstances, regardless of the need] have complete sufficiency in everything [being completely self-sufficient in Him], and have an abundance for every good work and act of charity.
Ability » God's Ability » To make grace abound
Abundance, spiritual » Abundant joys » Abundant grace
Abundance/bounty » The lord dealing bountifully
Grace » Saints » Abound in gifts of
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In corinth
Power » Of God » Receive increase of grace by
God, Power of » Saints » Receive increase of grace by
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant grace
Works, good » Saints » Should abound to all
Abundance, spiritual » Abundant joys » Abundant grace
Abundance/bounty » The lord dealing bountifully
Grace » Saints » Abound in gifts of
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In corinth
Power » Of God » Receive increase of grace by
God, Power of » Saints » Receive increase of grace by
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant grace
Works, good » Saints » Should abound to all
2 Corinthians 9:9 (show verse)
As it is written and forever remains written,“He [the benevolent and generous person] scattered abroad, he gave to the poor,
His righteousness endures forever!”
His righteousness endures forever!”
2 Corinthians 9:10 (show verse)
Now He who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your seed for sowing [that is, your resources] and increase the harvest of your righteousness [which shows itself in active goodness, kindness, and love].
Bread » Figurative
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » In fruitfulness
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Demanded
Fruitfulness » Spiritual encouraged
God's word » Seed
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » In fruitfulness
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In corinth
Righteousness » Ministers should » Pray for the fruit of, in their people
Spiritual » Encouraged » In fruitfulness
The bible » Purpose » Contains seed-corn for the sower
Word » Seed » Contains seed-corn for the sower
God's word » Contains seed-corn for the sower
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » In fruitfulness
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Demanded
Fruitfulness » Spiritual encouraged
God's word » Seed
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » In fruitfulness
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In corinth
Righteousness » Ministers should » Pray for the fruit of, in their people
Spiritual » Encouraged » In fruitfulness
The bible » Purpose » Contains seed-corn for the sower
Word » Seed » Contains seed-corn for the sower
God's word » Contains seed-corn for the sower
2 Corinthians 9:11 (show verse)
You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous, and this [generosity, administered] through us is producing thanksgiving to God [from those who benefit].
2 Corinthians 9:12 (show verse)
For the ministry of this service (offering) is not only supplying the needs of the saints (God’s people), but is also overflowing through many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:13 (show verse)
Because of this act of ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to the gospel of Christ which you confess, as well as for your generous participation [in this gift] for them and for all [the other believers in need],
2 Corinthians 9:14 (show verse)
and they also long for you while they pray on your behalf, because of the surpassing measure of God’s grace [His undeserved favor, mercy, and blessing which is revealed] in you.
2 Corinthians 9:15 (show verse)
Now thanks be to God for His indescribable gift [which is precious beyond words]!
Gift » God's of salvation
God » Christ's » Gift of, salvation
Jesus Christ » Names of » Unspeakable gift
Salvation » By faith » God's gift
Sinners » Conditions of » The gift of God
Thankfulness » Examples of
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the gift of Christ
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the gift of Christ
God » Christ's » Gift of, salvation
Jesus Christ » Names of » Unspeakable gift
Salvation » By faith » God's gift
Sinners » Conditions of » The gift of God
Thankfulness » Examples of
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the gift of Christ
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the gift of Christ