1 For concerning the ministry that is done towards the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto you. 2 For I know your forward mind: for which I boast of you to the Macedonians. That Achaia also is ready from the year past, and your emulation hath provoked very many. 3 Now I have sent the brethren, that the thing which we boast of concerning you, be not made void in this behalf, that (as I have said) you may be ready: 4 Lest, when the Macedonians shall come with me, and find you unprepared, we (not to say ye) should be ashamed in this matter. 5 Therefore I thought it necessary to desire the brethren that they would go to you before, and prepare this blessing before promised, to be ready, so as a blessing, not as covetousness. 6 Now this I say: He who soweth sparingly, shall also reap sparingly: and he who soweth in blessings, shall also reap blessings. 7 Every one as he hath determined in his heart, not with sadness, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound in 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 justice remaineth for ever. 10 And he that ministereth seed to the sower, will both give you bread to eat, and will multiply your seed, and increase the growth of the fruits of your justice: 11 That being enriched in all things, you may abound unto all simplicity, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God. 12 Because the administration of this office doth not only supply the want of the saints, but aboundeth also by many thanksgivings in the Lord, 13 By the proof of this ministry, glorifying God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the simplicity of your communicating unto them, and unto all. 14 And in their praying for you, being desirous of you, because of the excellent grace of God in you. 15 Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.
2 Corintios · Douay-Rheims (revisión Challoner), edición estadounidense de 1899
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Referencias cruzadas (15)
Pasajes relacionados con cada versículo, del Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, tal como los reúnen y ordenan los lectores de OpenBible.info.
- 1 Gálatas 6:10; 2 Corintios 8:4–15; 1 Tesalonicenses 4:9–10; 1 Tesalonicenses 5:1; Gálatas 2:10
- 2 2 Corintios 8:10; 2 Corintios 8:8; 2 Corintios 8:24; 1 Corintios 16:15; Hebreos 10:24
- 3 2 Corintios 8:6; 2 Corintios 9:4–5; 1 Corintios 16:1–4; 2 Corintios 7:14; 2 Corintios 8:17–24
- 4 Romanos 15:26; 2 Corintios 8:1–5; 2 Corintios 11:17; 2 Corintios 8:24; 2 Corintios 9:2
- 5 Génesis 33:11; 1 Samuel 25:27; Filipenses 4:17; 2 Corintios 8:6; Jueces 1:15
- 6 Proverbios 11:24–25; Lucas 6:38; Proverbios 22:9; Proverbios 19:17; 2 Corintios 9:10
- 7 2 Corintios 8:12; Hechos 20:35; 1 Crónicas 29:17; Proverbios 11:25; Éxodo 25:2
- 8 Efesios 3:20; Filipenses 4:18–19; Proverbios 10:22; Malaquías 3:10; Hageo 2:8
- 9 Salmo 112:9; Salmo 112:3; Proverbios 21:21; Proverbios 8:18; Gálatas 5:5–6
- 10 Isaías 55:10; Oseas 10:12; 2 Corintios 9:6; Eclesiastés 11:6; Proverbios 11:18
- 11 1 Timoteo 6:17–18; 2 Corintios 4:15; 1 Crónicas 29:12–14; 2 Corintios 9:12; Proverbios 3:9–10
- 12 Filemón 4–7; 2 Corintios 8:14–15; Filipenses 2:25; Santiago 2:14–16; 1 Juan 3:17
- 13 Hebreos 13:16; Mateo 5:16; Gálatas 1:24; 2 Corintios 2:12; 1 Pedro 2:9
- 14 Filipenses 4:1; 1 Timoteo 1:14; 2 Timoteo 1:16–18; Filipenses 4:18–19; 2 Corintios 8:6–7
- 15 2 Corintios 2:14; Juan 3:16; Efesios 5:20; Romanos 8:32; Santiago 1:17
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Pasajes de los Padres de la Iglesia que comentan o citan este capítulo, tal como aparecen en la edición de Schaff (traducciones inglesas del siglo XIX, de dominio público). Los textos están en inglés.
Cómo se eligieron
«Comentario» es el comienzo de una homilía o exposición sobre este capítulo (homilías de san Juan Crisóstomo; tratados, sermones y comentarios a los Salmos de san Agustín). «Cita» es una frase en la que las notas de la propia edición identifican la cita de un versículo de este capítulo; solo se conserva si el texto coincide con el versículo. Solo se usan obras de autoría segura. Los Salmos siguen la numeración hebrea (Agustín usa la de los Setenta: su Salmo 50 es aquí el 51).
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.
Leer en contexto · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 12 (1889)
… 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 …
Leer en contexto · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 2 (1887)
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.
Leer en contexto · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 10 (1888)
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 …
Leer en contexto · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 6 (1888)
"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.
Leer en contexto · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 10 (1888)