2 Corinthians 9:5
New King James Version
5 Therefore I thought it necessary to [a]exhort the brethren to go to you ahead of time, and prepare your generous gift beforehand, which you had previously promised, that it may be ready as a matter of generosity and not as a [b]grudging obligation.
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- 2 Corinthians 9:5 encourage
- 2 Corinthians 9:5 Lit. covetousness
2 Corinthians 9:5
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)
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