2 Corinthians 9:5-7
King James Version
5 Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.
6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
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2 Corinthians 9:5-7
English Standard Version
5 So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance for the (A)gift[a] you have promised, so that it may be ready (B)as a willing gift, (C)not as an exaction.[b]
The Cheerful Giver
6 The point is this: (D)whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully[c] will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, (E)not reluctantly or under compulsion, for (F)God loves a cheerful giver.
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- 2 Corinthians 9:5 Greek blessing; twice in this verse
- 2 Corinthians 9:5 Or a gift expecting something in return; Greek greed
- 2 Corinthians 9:6 Greek with blessings; twice in this verse
2 Corinthians 9:5-7
New American Standard Bible 1995
5 So I thought it necessary to urge the (A)brethren that they would go on ahead to you and arrange beforehand your previously promised [a](B)bountiful gift, so that the same would be ready as a [b](C)bountiful gift and not [c](D)affected by covetousness.
6 Now this I say, (E)he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows [d]bountifully will also reap [e]bountifully. 7 Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not (F)grudgingly or under compulsion, for (G)God loves a cheerful giver.
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- 2 Corinthians 9:5 Lit blessing
- 2 Corinthians 9:5 Lit blessing
- 2 Corinthians 9:5 Lit as covetousness
- 2 Corinthians 9:6 Lit with blessings
- 2 Corinthians 9:6 Lit with blessings
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