2 Corinthians 9:6

But as to this, he that sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he that sows with blessings shall also reap with blessings;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

In Context

5I thought it necessary, therefore, to exhort the brethren, that they should go before to you, and make up beforehand your bounty before promised, that this may be ready, in manner as a bounty and not as covetousness.

7but each as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.

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Cross References

Luke 19:16And the first came, saying: Lord, thy pound gained ten pounds.

1 Corinthians 1:12And I mean this, that each of you says, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 9:2-6

Charity Urged. ( a. d. 57.) 1 For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: 2 For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many. 3 Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready: 4 Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be… Read the whole commentary →

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