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Then it will be ready as a generous gift, not as one grudgingly given. <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> So I thought I should send these brothers ahead of me to make sure the gift you promised is ready. But I want it to be a willing gift, not one given grudgingly. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance for the gift you have promised, so that it may be ready as a willing gift, not as an exaction. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore I esteemed it necessary to exhort the brothers that they should go before unto you and should complete beforehand your foreannounced blessing, thus this to be ready as a blessing, and not as covetousness. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">King James Bible</a> Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren to go to you ahead of time, and prepare your generous gift beforehand, which you had previously promised, that it may be ready as a matter of generosity and not as a grudging obligation. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So I considered it necessary to urge the brothers that they go on ahead to you and arrange in advance your previously promised generous gift, that the same would be ready as a generous gift, and not as one grudgingly given due to greediness. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> So I thought it necessary to urge the brethren that they would go on ahead to you and arrange beforehand your previously promised bountiful gift, so that the same would be ready as a bountiful gift and not affected by covetousness. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So I thought it necessary to urge the brethren that they would go on ahead to you and arrange beforehand your previously promised bountiful gift, that the same might be ready as a bountiful gift, and not affected by covetousness. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So I regarded it necessary to encourage the brothers that they would go on ahead to you and arrange beforehand your previously promised blessing, so that the same would be ready as a blessing and not as a begrudging obligation. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> That is why I thought it necessary to urge these brothers to go to you [before I come] and make arrangements in advance for this generous, previously promised gift of yours, so that it would be ready, not as something extorted [or wrung out of you], but as a [voluntary and] generous gift. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance the generous gift you promised, so that it will be ready as a gift and not as an extortion. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance the generous gift you promised, so that it will be ready as a gift and not as an extortion. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your aforepromised bounty, that the same might be ready as a matter of bounty, and not of extortion. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So I have decided to ask Titus and the others to spend some time with you before I arrive. This way they can arrange to collect the money you have promised. Then you will have the chance to give because you want to, and not because you feel forced to. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your aforepromised bounty, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not of extortion. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So I thought that I should encourage our coworkers to visit you before I do and make arrangements for this gift that you had already promised to give. Then it will be the blessing it was intended to be, and it won't be something you're forced to do. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> So I thought it was necessary to urge these believers to go to you ahead of me and get ready in advance the gift you promised to make. Then it will be ready when I arrive, and it will show that you give because you want to, not because you have to. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Therefore, I thought it necessary to urge these brothers to visit you ahead of me, to make arrangements in advance for this gift you promised, and to have it ready as something given generously and not forced. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the generous gift that was announced. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Therefore I thought it necessary to urge these brothers to go to you in advance and to arrange ahead of time the generous contribution you had promised, so this may be ready as a generous gift and not as something you feel forced to do. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you, and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before to you, and make up before hand your bounty, of which ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not of covetousness. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I have thought it absolutely necessary therefore to request these brethren to visit you before I myself come, and to make sure beforehand that the gift of love which you have already promised may be ready as a gift of love, and may not seem to have been something which I have extorted from you. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/9.htm">World English Bible</a> I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Therefore I thought [it] necessary to exhort the brothers, that they may go before to you, and may make up before your formerly announced blessing, that this be ready, as a blessing, and not as covetousness. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore I esteemed it necessary to exhort the brothers that they should go before unto you and should complete beforehand your foreannounced blessing, thus this to be ready as a blessing, and not as covetousness. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Necessary, therefore, I thought it to exhort the brethren, that they may go before to you, and may make up before your formerly announced blessing, that this be ready, as a blessing, and not as covetousness. <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Therefore I thought necessary to beseech the brethren that they go before to you, and prepare beforehand your praise, having been proclaimed beforehand, this same to be prepared, so as praise, and not as covetousness.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Bible</a> So I thought it necessary to encourage the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance for your promised gift, so that in this way it might be ready as a bountiful gift and not as an exaction. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you, and arrange in advance for this bountiful gift that you have promised, so that it may be ready as a voluntary gift and not as an extortion.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore I thought it necessary to ask these, my brethren, to go before me to you, and make ready in advance the contribution, of which you have long ago been notified, that you might have it ready as a contribution and not as though it were forced on you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Therefore it has been taken care of by me to ask of these my brethren to come beforehand to you and to prepare the blessing, for from the first you submitted that it should be prepared in this way as a blessing, not to be according to greed,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Therefore, I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren to go before to you, and make ready beforehand your bounty, which has been so much talked of before, that this might be ready as a bounty, and not as a gift extorted from you.<CM> <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Therefore I considered it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they may come to you beforehand, and perfect your preannounced benefaction, that it may be ready, as a benefaction, not as a stingy contribution. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> have thought it necessary therefore to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and prepare before your promised bounty, that it may be ready as a matter of bounty, and not as extorted of covetousness.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I thought it therefore necessary to counsel the brethren to go before, and settle the management of the contribution by this previous notice, that it might have such dispatch, as shows a bountiful, and not a niggardly temper. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I have thought it absolutely necessary therefore to request these brethren to visit you before I myself come, and to make sure beforehand that the gift of love which you have already promised may be ready as a gift of love, and may not seem to have been something which I have extorted from you. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> I thought it necessary, therefore, to exhort the brethren, that they should go before to you, and make up beforehand your previously promised bounty, that this may be ready as a matter of bounty and not as of covetousness. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren to go first to you, and before our coming to collect your bounty beforementioned, that it may be ready, as of munificence, and not of force. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/9-5.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=1576" 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> …4Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident. 5<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/2233.htm" title="2233: hēgēsamēn (V-AIM-1S) -- (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. ">I thought it</a> <a href="/greek/316.htm" title="316: anankaion (Adj-NNS) -- Necessary, essential, intimate, right, proper. From anagke; necessary; by implication, close.">necessary</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parakalesai (V-ANA) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">to urge</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphous (N-AMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4281.htm" title="4281: proelthōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- To go forward, go on, advance; I go before, precede. From pro and erchomai; to go onward, precede.">visit you beforehand</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4294.htm" title="4294: prokatartisōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- To prepare or complete beforehand. From pro and katartizo; to prepare in advance.">make arrangements</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">for the</a> <a href="/greek/2129.htm" title="2129: eulogian (N-AFS) -- Adulation, praise, blessing, gift. ">bountiful gift</a> <a href="/greek/4279.htm" title="4279: proepēngelmenēn (V-RPM/P-AFS) -- To promise beforehand. Middle voice from pro and epaggello; to promise of old.">you had promised.</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">This way,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautēn (DPro-AFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">gift</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: einai (V-PNA) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will be</a> <a href="/greek/2092.htm" title="2092: hetoimēn (Adj-AFS) -- Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready.">prepared</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner."></a> <a href="/greek/2129.htm" title="2129: eulogian (N-AFS) -- Adulation, praise, blessing, gift. ">generously</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner."></a> <a href="/greek/4124.htm" title="4124: pleonexian (N-AFS) -- Covetousness, avarice, aggression, desire for advantage. From pleonektes; avarice, i.e. fraudulency, extortion.">begrudgingly.</a> 6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.…<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="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">2 Corinthians 8:11-12</a> Now finish the work, so that you may complete it with the same eager desire, according to your means. / For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-4</a> Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. ... <a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a> I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. <a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25-28</a> Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. / For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. ... <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6-10</a> Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. / 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. ... <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a> So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. <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="/matthew/6-1.htm">Matthew 6:1-4</a> “Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. / So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. / But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, ... <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a> Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. <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="/deuteronomy/15-10.htm">Deuteronomy 15:10</a> Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand. <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="/isaiah/32-8.htm">Isaiah 32:8</a> But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes. <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / 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="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a> And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brothers, that they would go before to you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof you had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.and make.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6</a> Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.<a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">1 Corinthians 16:2</a> Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.bounty.<a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11</a> Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it.<a href="/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27</a> And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.<a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26</a> And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD;whereof ye had notice before.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/8-8.htm">Advance</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-21.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-34.htm">Arrange</a> <a href="/romans/11-2.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-14.htm">Bounty</a> <a href="/romans/7-8.htm">Covetousness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-1.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-31.htm">Exaction</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-8.htm">Exhort</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-29.htm">Extorted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Generosity</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Generous</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/job/20-21.htm">Greediness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">Love</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Notice</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Previously</a> <a href="/romans/7-10.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Request</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-11.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">Something</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-1.htm">Visit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-1.htm">Whereof</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">Willing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Advance</a> <a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Arrange</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-12.htm">Bounty</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-3.htm">Covetousness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-10.htm">Exaction</a> <a href="/philippians/4-2.htm">Exhort</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-2.htm">Extorted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">Generosity</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">Generous</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-19.htm">Greediness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">Love</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-6.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/galatians/3-7.htm">Notice</a> <a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">Previously</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Request</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-2.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">Something</a> <a href="/galatians/3-7.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-14.htm">Visit</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Whereof</a> <a href="/galatians/4-9.htm">Willing</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'; 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The "brothers" likely refer to trusted companions such as Titus and others mentioned in <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16-24</a>. This reflects the early church's practice of sending trusted individuals to ensure the integrity of financial matters, as seen in <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a>. The concept of sending emissaries ahead is rooted in the cultural practice of ensuring readiness and honor in gift-giving, aligning with <a href="/proverbs/21-5.htm">Proverbs 21:5</a>, which speaks to the value of diligent planning.and make arrangements for the generous gift you had promised The Corinthians had previously committed to a collection for the impoverished believers in Jerusalem, as noted in <a href="/1_corinthians/16.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-4</a>. This act of charity was not only a fulfillment of a promise but also a demonstration of unity within the body of Christ, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries. The term "generous gift" underscores the biblical principle of giving freely and abundantly, as seen in <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a>. The historical context of the Jerusalem church's need due to famine and persecution adds urgency to this collection.This way, your gift will be prepared generously Paul emphasizes the importance of readiness and willingness in giving. The preparation of the gift reflects the heart's attitude, aligning with the teaching in <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a> that God loves a cheerful giver. The Greek term used here for "generously" can also imply blessings, suggesting that the act of giving is both a blessing to the receiver and the giver. This principle is echoed in <a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25</a>, which states that a generous person will prosper.and not begrudgingly Paul contrasts generous giving with giving out of obligation or reluctance. The cultural context of the time valued honor and reputation, and giving begrudgingly would not only diminish the gift's value but also the giver's honor. This aligns with the teaching in <a href="/deuteronomy/15-10.htm">Deuteronomy 15:10</a>, which instructs giving without a grudging heart. Theologically, this reflects the nature of Christ, who gave Himself willingly and joyfully for humanity's redemption, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> - The apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians, encouraging them to prepare their promised gift. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_brothers.htm">The Brothers</a> - Likely Titus and other companions of Paul, sent to ensure the Corinthians' readiness in giving. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthians.htm">The Corinthians</a> - The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in Corinth, encouraged to fulfill their promise of generosity. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_generous_gift.htm">The Generous Gift</a> - A collection intended to support the impoverished believers in Jerusalem. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> - The city where the needy believers resided, who were to benefit from the Corinthians' generosity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_heart_of_giving.htm">The Heart of Giving</a> True generosity stems from a willing heart, not from compulsion or reluctance. Reflect on your motivations for giving. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_planning.htm">Preparation and Planning</a> Just as Paul urged the Corinthians to prepare their gift in advance, we should plan our giving thoughtfully and intentionally. <a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a> The early church exemplified mutual support. Consider how you can contribute to the needs of your local and global Christian community. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_promises.htm">Fulfillment of Promises</a> The Corinthians had made a promise to give. Reflect on the importance of keeping commitments, especially in the context of supporting others. <a href="/topical/j/joyful_giving.htm">Joyful Giving</a> Giving should be a joyful act, not a burdensome obligation. Cultivate a cheerful attitude towards generosity.<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/did_original_bible_texts_have_punctuation.htm">What are the Bible's teachings on generosity?</a> <a href="/q/am_i_being_called_to_be_a_missionary.htm">Am I being called to be a missionary?</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/is_money_the_solution_to_everything.htm">Is money the solution to everything?</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>(5) Therefore I thought it necessary . . .--The brethren were to go before St. Paul, so as to get all things ready for his arrival. There were to be no hurried and unsatisfactory collections then.Your bounty, whereof ye had notice before.--Better, your bounty, announced before. He is not referring to any notice that he had given, whether in <a href="/context/1_corinthians/16-1.htm" title="Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do you.">1Corinthians 16:1-2</a> or elsewhere, but to the announcement that he himself had made to the churches of Macedonia. The word for "bounty" (eulogia) has, like that for "confidence" in the preceding verse, the interest of an ecclesiastical history attaching to it. Literally, it means a "blessing;" then, as in the LXX. of <a href="/genesis/23-11.htm" title="No, my lord, hear me: the field give I you, and the cave that is therein, I give it you; in the presence of the sons of my people give I it you: bury your dead.">Genesis 23:11</a>, <a href="/judges/1-15.htm" title="And she said to him, Give me a blessing: for you have given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And Caleb gave her the upper springs and the nether springs.">Judges 1:15</a>, it was used for the "gift," which is the outward token or accompaniment of a blessing. In liturgical language, as connected with the "cup of blessing," it was applied--(1) to the consecrated bread and wine of the Lord's Supper generally; (2) specially to those portions which were reserved to be sent to the sick and other absentees; (3) when that practice fell into disuse, to the unconsecrated remains; and (4) to gifts of bread or cake to friends or the poor, as a residuum of the old distributions at the Agapae, or Feasts of Charity.As a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.--The bearing of the last word is not quite obvious. Probably what is meant is this:--"Let your gift be worthy of what you call it, a 'blessing' expressed in act, not the grudging gift of one who, as he gives, is intent on gaining some advantage through his seeming generosity." So understood, it expresses the same thought as Shakespeare's well-known lines:--"The quality of mercy is not strained,It blesseth him that gives and him that takes."It is possible, however, that the word "covetousness" had been applied tauntingly to St. Paul himself, as always "asking for more," always "having his hand" (as is sometimes said of active organising secretaries in our own time) "in people's pockets," and that this is his answer to that taunt. The use of the corresponding verb in <a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm" title="Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.">2Corinthians 7:2</a>; <a href="/context/2_corinthians/12-17.htm" title="Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent to you?">2Corinthians 12:17-18</a>, is strongly in favour of this view. "Don't look on this business," he seems to say, "as a self-interested work of mine. Think of it as, in every sense of the word, a blessing both to givers and receivers." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - That they would go before unto you. The triple repetition of the word "before" shows how earnest St. Paul is in the matter. The Corinthians had promised largely; it was evident that there had been, or that there was ground for fearing that there might be, some slackness of performance. St. Paul was so unwilling to have seemed inaccurate in what, he had said about them in Macedonia that he wished to give them ample notice before the Macedonian delegates arrived. Your bounty, whereof ye had notice before; your previously promised blessing, bounty; literally, blessing. The mere word should have acted as an inducement to generosity. See the use of the word to express a generous gift in <a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11</a>; <a href="/judges/1-15.htm">Judges 1:15</a>, etc. (LXX.); <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a>. In this sense it resembles the Hebrew berachah (<a href="/joshua/15-19.htm">Joshua 15:19</a>, etc.). As a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness; as a blessing, and not as an extortion; i.e. as a free gift of your own, and not as something which I had wrung from you, or "got out of you" (<a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm">2 Corinthians 7:2</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/12-17.htm">2 Corinthians 12:17, 18</a>). It is less likely that the word pleonexia refers to the "parsimony" of the Corinthians, as though the smallness of their gift would show their greed for large gains. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. I thought [it] ἡγησάμην (hēgēsamēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. necessary ἀναγκαῖον (anankaion) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_316.htm">Strong's 316: </a> Necessary, essential, intimate, right, proper. From anagke; necessary; by implication, close. to urge παρακαλέσαι (parakalesai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <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. brothers ἀδελφοὺς (adelphous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. visit you beforehand προέλθωσιν (proelthōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4281.htm">Strong's 4281: </a> To go forward, go on, advance; I go before, precede. From pro and erchomai; to go onward, precede. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. make arrangements προκαταρτίσωσιν (prokatartisōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> To prepare or complete beforehand. From pro and katartizo; to prepare in advance. for the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine 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. bountiful gift εὐλογίαν (eulogian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2129.htm">Strong's 2129: </a> Adulation, praise, blessing, gift. you had promised. προεπηγγελμένην (proepēngelmenēn) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4279.htm">Strong's 4279: </a> To promise beforehand. Middle voice from pro and epaggello; to promise of old. This way, οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [gift] ταύτην (tautēn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. will be εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. prepared ἑτοίμην (hetoimēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2092.htm">Strong's 2092: </a> Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready. generously εὐλογίαν (eulogian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2129.htm">Strong's 2129: </a> Adulation, praise, blessing, gift. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. begrudgingly. πλεονεξίαν (pleonexian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4124.htm">Strong's 4124: </a> Covetousness, avarice, aggression, desire for advantage. 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