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2 Corinthians 9:5-7
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 Corinthians 9:5-7
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
5 Therefore I regarded it necessary to urge the brothers that they go-ahead to you and prepare-beforehand your previously-promised blessing[a], that this may be ready thus as a blessing and not as greediness[b].
Sow For Blessings, As You Freely Choose In Your Hearts: God Loves a Cheerful Giver
6 Now this[c] I say: the one sowing sparingly will also reap sparingly. And the one sowing for[d] blessings will also reap for blessings. 7 Each should give just as he has chosen-beforehand[e] in his heart— not out of grief [f] or out of compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
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- 2 Corinthians 9:5 That is, blessing for those in Jerusalem.
- 2 Corinthians 9:5 That is, as an exhibit of your blessing them by giving, and not as an exhibit of your greediness in withholding what you promised.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6 Or, Now as to this giving.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6 That is, for the purpose of.
- 2 Corinthians 9:7 Or, preferred, purposed.
- 2 Corinthians 9:7 That is, a heart grieving or pained over the loss of the money.
2 Corinthians 9:5-7
New International Version
2 Corinthians 9:5-7
New International Version
5 So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers(A) to visit you in advance and finish the arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. Then it will be ready as a generous gift,(B) not as one grudgingly given.(C)
Generosity Encouraged
6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.(D) 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,(E) not reluctantly or under compulsion,(F) for God loves a cheerful giver.(G)
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