2 Corinthians 9:10

Now he that giveth seed to the sower, and bread for food, may he give and multiply your seed, and increase the fruits of your righteousness:

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)

In Context

9As it is written, He hath dispersed and given to the poor; and his righteousness is established for ever.

11so that in every thing, ye may be enriched unto all liberality, to the completion of our thanksgiving to God.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:1Be cautious in your alms-giving, not to perform it before men, so that ye may be seen of them: otherwise, ye have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.

Ephesians 5:9For the fruits of the light are in all goodness, and righteousness, and truth.

Philippians 4:17Not that I desire a gift; but I wish fruits 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 →

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