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2 Corinthians 8:1-9; 2 Corinthians 9:10-15 (English Standard Version)

English Standard Version (ESV)
2 Corinthians 8:1-9

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2 Corinthians 8

Encouragement to Give Generously
 1We want you to know, brothers,[a] about the grace of God that has been(A) given among the churches of Macedonia, 2for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and(B) their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3For they gave(C) according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, 4begging us earnestly(D) for the favor[b] of taking part in(E) the relief of the saints— 5and this, not as we expected, but they(F) gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. 6Accordingly,(G) we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you(H) this act of grace. 7But as(I) you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you[c]—(J) see that you excel in this act of grace also.

 8(K) I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine. 9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that(L) though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.

Footnotes:
  1. 2 Corinthians 8:1 Or brothers and sisters
  2. 2 Corinthians 8:4 The Greek word charis can mean favor or grace or thanks, depending on the context
  3. 2 Corinthians 8:7 Some manuscripts in your love for us
Cross references:
  1. 2 Corinthians 8:1 : 2 Corinthians 8:5
  2. 2 Corinthians 8:2 : Mark 12:44
  3. 2 Corinthians 8:3 : 2 Corinthians 8:11; 1 Cor 16:2
  4. 2 Corinthians 8:4 : 2 Corinthians 9:2; Rom 15:25, 26; Acts 24:17
  5. 2 Corinthians 8:4 : Rom 15:31
  6. 2 Corinthians 8:5 : 2 Corinthians 8:1
  7. 2 Corinthians 8:6 : 2 Corinthians 8:17; 2 Corinthians 12:18
  8. 2 Corinthians 8:6 : 2 Corinthians 8:19; 2 Corinthians 8:4
  9. 2 Corinthians 8:7 : 1 Cor 1:5
  10. 2 Corinthians 8:7 : 2 Corinthians 9:8
  11. 2 Corinthians 8:8 : 1 Cor 7:6
  12. 2 Corinthians 8:9 : Phil 2:6, 7; 2 Corinthians 6:10; Matt 20:28

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The Holy Bible, English Standard Version Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.

2 Corinthians 9:10-15

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 10He who supplies(A) seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and(B) increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11(C) You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which(D) through us will produce thanksgiving to God. 12For the ministry of this service is not only supplying(E) the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God. 13By their approval of this service,(F) they[a] will glorify God because of your submission flowing from your(G) confession of the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of your contribution for them and for all others, 14while they long for you and pray for you, because of the surpassing grace of God upon you. 15(H) Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!

Footnotes:
  1. 2 Corinthians 9:13 Or you
Cross references:
  1. 2 Corinthians 9:10 : Isa 55:10
  2. 2 Corinthians 9:10 : Hos 10:12
  3. 2 Corinthians 9:11 : 1 Cor 1:5
  4. 2 Corinthians 9:11 : 2 Corinthians 1:11
  5. 2 Corinthians 9:12 : 2 Corinthians 8:14
  6. 2 Corinthians 9:13 : Matt 5:16; 1 Pet 2:12
  7. 2 Corinthians 9:13 : 1 Tim 6:12, 13; Heb 3:1; 4:14; 10:23
  8. 2 Corinthians 9:15 : John 3:16; Eph 2:8; 2 Corinthians 2:14

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