2 Corinthians 9:1

For indeed concerning the ministry which is to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 promptitude, of which I am boasting to the Macedonians in your behalf, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has aroused many.

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Cross References

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

2 Corinthians 8:4with much exhortation praying our favor and the fellowship of the ministry which is to the saints:

Galatians 2:10only that we should remember the poor; which very thing I was also zealous to do.

Philippians 3:5in circumcision the eighth day, of the race of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the 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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