2 Corinthians 9:1

For of the relief which is for the saints, it is needless for me to write to you.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:

In Context

2For I know your readiness of mind, on account of which I boasted of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago: and your zeal has incited very many.

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Cross References

Matthew 22:31But, concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read that which was spoken to you by God, saying:

2 Corinthians 8:4beseeching us, with much entreaty, that they might give, and take part in the ministering to the saints;

Galatians 2:10requesting only that we would remember the poor, which same thing I have been diligent in doing.

Philippians 3:5circumcised the eighth day, of the race of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; as it respects law, a Pharisee;

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 9:1

In this chapter the apostle seems to excuse his earnestness in pressing the Corinthians to the duty of charity ( ver. 1-5 ), and proceeds to give directions about the acceptable way and manner of performing it, namely, bountifully, deliberately, and freely; and gives good encouragement for so doing, ver. 6, to the end . Read the whole commentary →

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