2 Corinthians 9:6-9

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Generosity Encouraged

⁶Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.^(A) ⁷Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,^(B) not reluctantly or under compulsion,^(C) for God loves a cheerful giver.^(D) ⁸And God is able^(E) to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need,^(F) you will abound in every good work. ⁹As it is written:

“They have freely scattered their gifts^(G) to the poor;
their righteousness endures forever.”^[a]^(H)

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2 Corinthians 9:9 Psalm 112:9

2 Corinthians 9:6-9

International Standard Version

⁶Remember^[a] this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. ⁷Each of you must give what you have decided in your heart, not with regret or under compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver. ⁸Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work. ⁹As it is written,

“He scatters everywhere and gives to the poor;
his righteousness lasts forever.”^[b]

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