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2 Corinthians 9:5-7
King James Version
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
Christian Standard Bible
2 Corinthians 9:5-7
Christian Standard Bible
5 Therefore I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance the generous gift(A) you promised, so that it will be ready as a gift and not as an extortion.(B)
6 The point is this:[a] The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves(C) a cheerful giver.
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- 9:6 Lit And this
2 Corinthians 9:5-7
New American Standard Bible 1995
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
2 Corinthians 9:5-7
New International Version
2 Corinthians 9:5-7
New International Version
5 So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers(A) to visit you in advance and finish the arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. Then it will be ready as a generous gift,(B) not as one grudgingly given.(C)
Generosity Encouraged
6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.(D) 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,(E) not reluctantly or under compulsion,(F) for God loves a cheerful giver.(G)
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