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But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now this: The one sowing sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one sowing upon blessings will also reap upon blessings, <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">King James Bible</a> But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">New King James Version</a> But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now I say this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows generously will also reap generously. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows with blessing will also reap with blessing. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now [remember] this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows generously [that blessings may come to others] will also reap generously [and be blessed]. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The point is this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Remember this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> But this I say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Remember this saying, "A few seeds make a small harvest, but a lot of seeds make a big harvest." <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> But this I say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Remember this: The farmer who plants a few seeds will have a very small harvest. But the farmer who plants because he has received God's blessings will receive a harvest of God's blessings in return. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> Remember that the person who plants few seeds will have a small crop; the one who plants many seeds will have a large crop. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Remember this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/9.htm">NET Bible</a> My point is this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But this I say, He who soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly; and he who soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But do not forget that he who sows with a stingy hand will also reap a stingy crop, and that he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And [remember] this: he who is sowing sparingly, will also reap sparingly; and he who is sowing in blessings, will also reap in blessings; <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now this: The one sowing sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one sowing upon blessings will also reap upon blessings, <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And this: He who is sowing sparingly, sparingly also shall reap; and he who is sowing in blessings, in blessings also shall reap; <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And this, He sowing sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he sowing in praises shall reap also in praises.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now this I say: He who soweth sparingly, shall also reap sparingly: and he who soweth in blessings, shall also reap blessings. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But I say this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. And whoever sows with blessings shall also reap from blessings: <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But remember this, He who sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he who sows generously shall reap also generously. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But this, “Whoever sows frugally also reaps frugally, and whoever sows with bounty shall reap with bounty”;<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But remember this, that he who sows sparingly, shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully, shall also reap bountifully. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But it is this, he that soweth sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall also reap bountifully. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But this I add, He that soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly, and he that soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> remember, " he who sows sparingly, shall reap also sparingly: and he who sows bountifully, shall reap also bountifully." <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But do not forget that he who sows with a stingy hand will also reap a stingy crop, and that he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But I say this: He that sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he that sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But this I say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall also reap bountifully. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1591" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">God Loves a Cheerful Giver</a> …5So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the bountiful gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly. 6<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Remember</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this:</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">Whoever</a> <a href="/greek/4687.htm" title="4687: speirōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow.">sows</a> <a href="/greek/5340.htm" title="5340: pheidomenōs (Adv) -- Sparingly. Adverb from participle of pheidomai; abstemiously, i.e. Stingily.">sparingly</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">will also</a> <a href="/greek/2325.htm" title="2325: therisei (V-FIA-3S) -- To reap, gather, harvest. From theros; to harvest.">reap</a> <a href="/greek/5340.htm" title="5340: pheidomenōs (Adv) -- Sparingly. Adverb from participle of pheidomai; abstemiously, i.e. Stingily.">sparingly,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">whoever</a> <a href="/greek/4687.htm" title="4687: speirōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow.">sows</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/2129.htm" title="2129: eulogiais (N-DFP) -- Adulation, praise, blessing, gift. ">generously</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">will also</a> <a href="/greek/2325.htm" title="2325: therisei (V-FIA-3S) -- To reap, gather, harvest. From theros; to harvest.">reap</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/2129.htm" title="2129: eulogiais (N-DFP) -- Adulation, praise, blessing, gift. ">generously.</a> 7Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-9</a> Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. / Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a> Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Proverbs 11:24-25</a> One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. / A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. <a href="/proverbs/22-8.htm">Proverbs 22:8-9</a> He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed. / A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. <a href="/matthew/13-3.htm">Matthew 13:3-9</a> And He told them many things in parables, saying, “A farmer went out to sow his seed. / And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. / Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow. ... <a href="/hosea/10-12.htm">Hosea 10:12</a> Sow for yourselves righteousness and reap the fruit of loving devotion; break up your unplowed ground. For it is time to seek the LORD until He comes and sends righteousness upon you like rain. <a href="/psalms/126-5.htm">Psalm 126:5-6</a> Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. / He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain. <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:1-6</a> Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again. / Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land. / If the clouds are full, they will pour out rain upon the earth; whether a tree falls to the south or to the north, in the place where it falls, there it will lie. ... <a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a> Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. <a href="/luke/8-5.htm">Luke 8:5-15</a> “A farmer went out to sow his seed. And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, where it was trampled, and the birds of the air devoured it. / Some fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the seedlings withered because they had no moisture. / Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the seedlings. ... <a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a> For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ... <a href="/mark/4-3.htm">Mark 4:3-9</a> “Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. / And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. / Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow. ... <a href="/philippians/4-17.htm">Philippians 4:17</a> Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18-19</a> Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. <a href="/james/3-18.htm">James 3:18</a> Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But this I say, He which sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully.I say.<a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">1 Corinthians 1:12</a> Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-29.htm">1 Corinthians 7:29</a> But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;<a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20</a> But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.He which soweth sparingly.<a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">2 Corinthians 9:10</a> 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;)<a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1-3</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble… <a href="/proverbs/11-18.htm">Proverbs 11:18,24</a> The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/1-22.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-23.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/psalms/142-7.htm">Bountifully</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-10.htm">Crop</a> <a href="/romans/11-18.htm">Forget</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Full</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Generously</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Point</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-7.htm">Produce</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-11.htm">Reap</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-38.htm">Seeds</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">Small</a> <a href="/john/4-37.htm">Soweth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-37.htm">Sowing</a> <a href="/john/4-37.htm">Sows</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-26.htm">Sparingly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-8.htm">Bountifully</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-6.htm">Crop</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-11.htm">Forget</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Full</a> <a href="/titus/3-6.htm">Generously</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-16.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Point</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">Produce</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-20.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Reap</a> <a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/galatians/3-16.htm">Seeds</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-11.htm">Small</a> <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Soweth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">Sowing</a> <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Sows</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-27.htm">Sparingly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-9.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 9</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">He yields the reason why he sent Titus and his brothers beforehand.</a> 6. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">And he proceeds in stirring them up to a bountiful alms, as being but a kind of sowing of seed,</a> 10. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">which shall return a great increase to them,</a> 13. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">and occasion a great sacrifice of thanksgivings unto God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Remember this: This phrase serves as a call to attention, emphasizing the importance of the principle that follows. In biblical literature, such reminders are often used to highlight key teachings. The Apostle Paul frequently uses similar expressions to ensure that the audience understands the significance of the message.Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, This agricultural metaphor would have been easily understood by Paul's audience, many of whom were familiar with farming practices. The principle of sowing and reaping is a common biblical theme, seen in passages like <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a>, which speaks to the moral and spiritual consequences of one's actions. The idea is that minimal investment or effort will result in minimal returns, a concept that applies both materially and spiritually.and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. This part of the verse highlights the positive aspect of the principle. Generosity in sowing leads to abundant harvests, reflecting the biblical teaching that God blesses those who give freely and with a willing heart. This is echoed in <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Proverbs 11:24-25</a>, which speaks of the blessings that come to those who are generous. The concept of generous sowing can also be seen as a type of Christ, who gave Himself fully for humanity, resulting in the abundant spiritual harvest of salvation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth to encourage them in their faith and generosity. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and commerce, but also for its moral challenges. The church in Corinth was diverse and faced various issues, including those related to giving and generosity. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, they were a group of believers who needed guidance on living out their faith, particularly in the area of giving. 4. <a href="/topical/m/macedonian_churches.htm">Macedonian Churches</a> Mentioned earlier in <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">2 Corinthians 8</a>, these churches are noted for their generosity despite their poverty, serving as an example for the Corinthians. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_jerusalem_church.htm">The Jerusalem Church</a> The intended recipients of the collection Paul is organizing, they were experiencing poverty and needed support from other believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_principle_of_sowing_and_reaping.htm">The Principle of Sowing and Reaping</a> The metaphor of sowing and reaping is a timeless principle that applies to various aspects of life, including our spiritual and material generosity. Just as a farmer expects a harvest proportional to the amount of seed sown, so too should believers understand that their generosity will yield corresponding spiritual and material blessings. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_an_act_of_faith.htm">Generosity as an Act of Faith</a> Giving generously requires faith in God's provision. It is an acknowledgment that all we have comes from God and that He is able to supply our needs as we trust Him with our resources. <a href="/topical/t/the_heart_of_the_giver.htm">The Heart of the Giver</a> The attitude with which we give is crucial. God loves a cheerful giver, and our generosity should stem from a heart of gratitude and love, not compulsion or obligation. <a href="/topical/i/impact_on_the_community.htm">Impact on the Community</a> Generosity not only blesses the giver but also strengthens the community of believers. It meets practical needs and serves as a testimony of God's love and provision to the world. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Our giving should be motivated by an eternal perspective, recognizing that we are investing in God's kingdom and that the rewards are not only temporal but eternal.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 9</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_2_cor_9_6_with_generous_hardships.htm">How can Paul’s assurance in 2 Corinthians 9:6 that giving generously guarantees abundant reaping be reconciled with real-world examples of generous people who experience hardship? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_2_cor_9_align_with_faith_alone.htm">How do we reconcile 2 Corinthians 9 with other biblical passages that seem to prioritize faith alone over works or charitable acts?</a> <a href="/q/best_way_to_sponsor_a_child.htm">What is the best way to sponsor a child?</a> <a href="/q/does_2_cor_9's_context_limit_its_relevance.htm">Could the historical and cultural context behind Paul’s message in 2 Corinthians 9 undermine its universal application today? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) He which, soweth sparingly . . .--It is interesting to note the occurrence of this thought in another Epistle of this period (<a href="/context/galatians/6-7.htm" title="Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap.">Galatians 6:7-8</a>).He which soweth bountifully . . .--Literally, repeating the word before used, he which soweth in blessings. The obvious meaning of the passage is that a man "reaps," i.e., gains, the reward of God's favour and inward satisfaction, not according to the quantitative value of the thing given, except so far as that is an indication of character, but according to the spirit and temper in which he has given it.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - But this I say. The Greek only has "But this." The ellipse can hardly be "I say." It is an accusative used absolutely - "as to their." Compare "But one thing" (<a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Philippians 3:14</a>). Shall reap also sparingly. In the Greek the more emphatic order is "sparingly also shall reap." The metaphor of the harvest implies that the more generous the gift the richer will be the return; and that "withholding more than is meet" will only tend to poverty (<a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Proverbs 11:24, 25</a>; <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a>; <a href="/proverbs/22-9.htm">Proverbs 22:9</a>). (For "sowing" and "reaping" in this connection, comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-11.htm">1 Corinthians 9:11</a>.) Bountifully; literally, with blessings; Vulgate, in benedictionibus (comp. <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7, 8</a>). Bountifulness blesses both him that gives and him that takes. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[Consider] δέ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. this: Τοῦτο (Touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. Whoever ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sows σπείρων (speirōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow. sparingly φειδομένως (pheidomenōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5340.htm">Strong's 5340: </a> Sparingly. Adverb from participle of pheidomai; abstemiously, i.e. Stingily. {will} also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. reap θερίσει (therisei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2325.htm">Strong's 2325: </a> To reap, gather, harvest. From theros; to harvest. sparingly, φειδομένως (pheidomenōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5340.htm">Strong's 5340: </a> Sparingly. Adverb from participle of pheidomai; abstemiously, i.e. Stingily. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. whoever ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sows σπείρων (speirōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow. generously εὐλογίαις (eulogiais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2129.htm">Strong's 2129: </a> Adulation, praise, blessing, gift. {will} also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. reap θερίσει (therisei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2325.htm">Strong's 2325: </a> To reap, gather, harvest. From theros; to harvest. generously. εὐλογίαις (eulogiais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2129.htm">Strong's 2129: </a> Adulation, praise, blessing, gift. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: he who sows sparingly will (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 9:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 9:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 9:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 9:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>