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2 Corinthians 9 Catholic Public Domain Version

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Notes on this text (3)

1 Now, concerning the ministry that is done toward the saints, it is not necessary for me to write to you. 2 For I know your willing mind. I glory about you, concerning this, to the Macedonians. For Achaia has also been prepared, for the past year. And your example has inspired very many others. 3 Now I have sent the brothers, so that what we glory about concerning you might not be empty in this matter, in order that (as I have explained) you may be prepared. 4 Otherwise, if the Macedonians arrive with me and find you unprepared, we (not to mention you) would be ashamed in this matter. 5 Therefore, I considered it necessary to ask the brothers to go to you in advance and to prepare this blessing as promised, and in this way, you may be ready as a blessing, not as an excess. 6 But I say this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. And whoever sows with blessings shall also reap from blessings: 7 each one giving, just as he has determined in his heart, neither out of sadness, nor out of obligation. For God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make every grace abound in you, so that, always having what you need in all things, you may abound unto every good work, 9 just as it was written: “He has distributed widely, he has given to the poor; his justice remains from age to age.” 10 And he who ministers seed to the sower will offer you bread to eat, and will multiply your seed, and will increase the growth of the fruits of your justice. 11 So then, having been enriched in all things, you may abound in all simplicity, which works thanksgiving to God through us. 12 For the ministration of this office not only supplies whatever the saints need, but also abounds through many thanksgivings in the Lord. 13 And so, through the evidence of this ministry, you glorify God by the obedience of your confession in the Gospel of Christ, and by the simplicity of your communion with them and with everyone, 14 and they offer prayers for you, being solicitous about you, because of the excellent grace of God within you. 15 Thanks be to God for his ineffable gift.

Cross references (15)

Related passages for each verse, from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge as collected and ranked by readers at OpenBible.info.

  1. 1 Galatians 6:10; 2 Corinthians 8:4–15; 1 Thessalonians 4:9–10; 1 Thessalonians 5:1; Galatians 2:10
  2. 2 2 Corinthians 8:10; 2 Corinthians 8:8; 2 Corinthians 8:24; 1 Corinthians 16:15; Hebrews 10:24
  3. 3 2 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 9:4–5; 1 Corinthians 16:1–4; 2 Corinthians 7:14; 2 Corinthians 8:17–24
  4. 4 Romans 15:26; 2 Corinthians 8:1–5; 2 Corinthians 11:17; 2 Corinthians 8:24; 2 Corinthians 9:2
  5. 5 Genesis 33:11; 1 Samuel 25:27; Philippians 4:17; 2 Corinthians 8:6; Judges 1:15
  6. 6 Proverbs 11:24–25; Luke 6:38; Proverbs 22:9; Proverbs 19:17; 2 Corinthians 9:10
  7. 7 2 Corinthians 8:12; Acts 20:35; 1 Chronicles 29:17; Proverbs 11:25; Exodus 25:2
  8. 8 Ephesians 3:20; Philippians 4:18–19; Proverbs 10:22; Malachi 3:10; Haggai 2:8
  9. 9 Psalm 112:9; Psalm 112:3; Proverbs 21:21; Proverbs 8:18; Galatians 5:5–6
  10. 10 Isaiah 55:10; Hosea 10:12; 2 Corinthians 9:6; Ecclesiastes 11:6; Proverbs 11:18
  11. 11 1 Timothy 6:17–18; 2 Corinthians 4:15; 1 Chronicles 29:12–14; 2 Corinthians 9:12; Proverbs 3:9–10
  12. 12 Philemon 4–7; 2 Corinthians 8:14–15; Philippians 2:25; James 2:14–16; 1 John 3:17
  13. 13 Hebrews 13:16; Matthew 5:16; Galatians 1:24; 2 Corinthians 2:12; 1 Peter 2:9
  14. 14 Philippians 4:1; 1 Timothy 1:14; 2 Timothy 1:16–18; Philippians 4:18–19; 2 Corinthians 8:6–7
  15. 15 2 Corinthians 2:14; John 3:16; Ephesians 5:20; Romans 8:32; James 1:17

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“Commentary” is the opening of a homily or exposition on this chapter (John Chrysostom’s homilies, Augustine’s tractates, sermons and expositions of the Psalms). “Quotes” are sentences where the edition’s own footnotes identify a quotation of a verse here, kept only when the wording matches the verse. Only works whose authorship is not in doubt are used. Psalms follow the Hebrew/English numbering (Augustine numbers them as the Septuagint does: his Psalm 50 is Psalm 51 here).

  1. Commentary 9:1 John Chrysostom, Homilies on Second Corinthians (Homily XIX)

    Though he had said so much about it, he says here, "It is superfluous for me to write to you." And his wisdom is shown not only in this, that though he had said so much about it, he saith, "it is superfluous for me to write to you," but in that he yet again speaketh of it.

    Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 12 (1889)

  2. Quotes verse 9:7 Augustine of Hippo, The City of God (Book XIV, Chapter 9)

    … to the end shall be saved." They grieve for sin, hearing that "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." They rejoice in good works, because they hear that "the Lord loveth a cheerful giver." In like manner, according as they are strong or weak, they fear or desire to …

    Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 2 (1887)

  3. Quotes verse 9:15 John Chrysostom, Homilies on the Gospel of Matthew (Homily XII)

    Because then also, when things were desperate, there was a sort of deliverance and reformation; but then by punishment, now, on the contrary, by grace and an unspeakable gift. Therefore the dove also appears, not bearing an olive branch, but pointing out to us our Deliverer from all evils, and suggesting the gracious hopes.

    Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 10 (1888)

  4. Quotes verse 9:7 Augustine of Hippo, Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount (Book I, Chapter XX)

    Then, as to what He says, "From him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away," it is to be referred to the mind; for God loveth a cheerful giver. Moreover, every one who accepts anything borrows, even if he himself is not going to pay it; for inasmuch as God pays back more to the merciful, whosoever does …

    Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 6 (1888)

  5. Quotes verse 9:8 John Chrysostom, Homilies on the Gospel of Matthew (Homily LV)

    "That, always having all sufficiency, we may abound unto every good work." See how they fulfill that word of the gospel which saith, "Give us this day our daily bread," and how they seek even this for spiritual ends.

    Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 10 (1888)