1 For concerning the ministry that is done towards the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto you.
2 For I know your forward mind: for which I boast of you to the Macedonians. That Achaia also is ready from the year past, and your emulation hath provoked very many.
3 Now I have sent the brethren, that the thing which we boast of concerning you, be not made void in this behalf, that (as I have said) you may be ready:
4 Lest, when the Macedonians shall come with me, and find you unprepared, we (not to say ye) should be ashamed in this matter.
5 Therefore I thought it necessary to desire the brethren that they would go to you before, and prepare this blessing before promised, to be ready, so as a blessing, not as covetousness.
6 Now this I say: He who soweth sparingly, shall also reap sparingly: and he who soweth in blessings, shall also reap blessings.
7 Every one as he hath determined in his heart, not with sadness, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound in you; that ye always, having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work,
9 As it is written: He hath dispersed abroad, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever.
10 And he that ministereth seed to the sower, will both give you bread to eat, and will multiply your seed, and increase the growth of the fruits of your justice:
11 That being enriched in all things, you may abound unto all simplicity, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God.
12 Because the administration of this office doth not only supply the want of the saints, but aboundeth also by many thanksgivings in the Lord,
13 By the proof of this ministry, glorifying God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the simplicity of your communicating unto them, and unto all.
14 And in their praying for you, being desirous of you, because of the excellent grace of God in you.
15 Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.
Versículos relacionados com 2 Corinthians, 9:
2 Corinthians 9 deals with Christian generosity, encouraging believers to give with joy and according to what they have, knowing that God will bless and multiply their resources. The chapter emphasizes that the donation must be made freely and not out of obligation, and that the goal is to bless others and glorify God. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in 2 Corinthians 9:
Proverbs 11:25: "The generous soul will prosper and the one who watering will also be watered." This verse points out that those who are generous will be blessed with prosperity and that those who help others will also be helped.
Luke 6:38: "Dai will be given to you; good measure, repressed, shaken, and overflowing will lie down in the lap; for with the same measure as you measure you will also measure you again." Jesus teaches here that when we give, we will receive back in even greater proportion.
Proverbs 3:9-10: "Honor to the Lord with your goods, and the first part of all your gains; and your barns will be filled, and will overflow with wine to your Lagas." This verse teaches that generosity towards God and others results in abundant material blessings.
Matthew 25:40: "In fact, I say unto you, whenever you did it to one of my brothers, even of the little ones, you did to me." Jesus teaches that helping others is like helping him personally, encouraging believers to be generous and compassionate.
Acts 20:35: "In everything I have shown to you that, working, it is necessary to assist the sick and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, who said, more blessed is to give than to receive." Paul quotes Jesus' words to emphasize the joy and blessing of giving, encouraging believers to live in generosity and service to others.
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