2 Corinthians 9:10
But may He who giveth seed to the sower and bread for food, himself give and multiply your seed, and increase the fruits of your righteousness,
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
In Context
9As it is written, He hath dispersed and given to the poor, And his righteousness standeth for ever.
Cross References
Matthew 6:1SEE that in your almsgiving you do it not before men, so as that you may be observed by them; otherwise no reward is for you with your Father who is in heaven.
Ephesians 5:9For the fruits of the light are in all goodness and rectitude and truth.
Philippians 4:17Not because I seek the gift, but I seek that fruit may multiply unto you.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 9:7-15
Charity Urged. ( a. d. 57.) 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward 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… Read the whole commentary →