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I don’t want to be wrong in my boasting about you. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> But I am sending the brothers so that our boasting about you may not prove empty in this matter, so that you may be ready, as I said you would be. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But I have sent the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not be made void, that you may be prepared, as I have been saying. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">King James Bible</a> Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready: <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Yet I have sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this respect, that, as I said, you may be ready; <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But I have sent the brothers, in order that our boasting about you may not prove empty in this case, so that, as I was saying, you will be prepared; <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> But I have sent the brethren, in order that our boasting about you may not be made empty in this case, so that, as I was saying, you may be prepared; <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But I have sent the brethren, that our boasting about you may not be made empty in this case, that, as I was saying, you may be prepared; <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But I have sent the brothers, in order that our boasting about you may not be made empty in this case, so that, as I was saying, you may be prepared; <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Still, I am sending the brothers [on to you], so that our pride in you may not be an empty boast in this case, and so that you may be prepared, just as I told them you would be; <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But I am sending the brothers so that our boasting about you in this matter would not prove empty, and so that you would be ready just as I said. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But I sent the brothers so our boasting about you in the matter would not prove empty, and so you would be prepared just as I said. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> But I have sent the brethren, that our glorying on your behalf may not be made void in this respect; that, even as I said, ye may be prepared: <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This is why I am sending Titus and the two others to you. I want you to be ready, just as I promised. This will prove we were not wrong to brag about you. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> But I have sent the brethren, that our glorying on your behalf may not be made void in this respect; that, even as I said, ye may be prepared: <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I've sent my coworkers so that when we brag that you're ready, we can back it up. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> Now I am sending these believers, so that our boasting about you in this matter may not turn out to be empty words. But, just as I said, you will be ready with your help. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now I have sent the brothers so that our boasting about you in this matter may not prove to be an idle boast, and so that you may stand ready, just as I said. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/9.htm">NET Bible</a> But I am sending these brothers so that our boasting about you may not be empty in this case, so that you may be ready just as I kept telling them. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But I have sent the brothers that our boasting on your behalf may not be in vain in this respect, that, just as I said, you may be prepared, <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready: <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Still I send the brethren in order that in this matter our boast about you may not turn out to have been an idle one; so that, as I have said, you may be ready; <a href="/web/2_corinthians/9.htm">World English Bible</a> But I have sent the brothers so that our boasting on your behalf may not be in vain in this respect, that, just as I said, you may be prepared, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I sent the brothers, that our boasting on your behalf may not be made vain in this respect; that, according as I said, you may be ready, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But I have sent the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not be made void, that you may be prepared, as I have been saying. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I sent the brethren, that our boasting on your behalf may not be made vain in this respect; that, according as I said, ye may be ready, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I sent the brethren, lest our boasting for you be empty in this part; that, as I said, ye might be prepared:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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: <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now I have sent the brothers, so that what we glory about concerning you might be not be empty in this matter, in order that (as I have explained) you may be prepared. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Nonetheless, I sent the brothers so that our boast about you might not prove empty in this case, so that you might be ready, as I said, <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you may not prove to have been empty in this case, so that you may be ready, as I said you would be;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Yet I have sent the brethren, so that our pride in you should not be in vain because of this question; for as I have said, you must be prepared: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But I sent the brethren lest our boasting would be empty which we boasted about you concerning this matter, that you would be prepared,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But I have sent the brethren, that our boasting of you in this respect may not be in vain; that you may be ready, as I said: <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But I sent the brethren, in order that our boasting which is in your behalf may not be in vain in this region; in order that, as I was saying, your were ready: <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But I have sent the brethren, that our glorying in you might not be vain in this matter; that as I have said, ye may be prepared. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> yet have I sent the brethren, that my character of you may not appear to be groundless, with respect to that part wherein I said, ye would be ready: <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Still I send the brethren in order that in this matter our boast about you may not turn out to have been an idle one; so that, as I have said, you may be ready; <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But I sent the brethren, that our glorying on your behalf may not be made void in this respect; that even as I said, ye may be prepared; <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But I have sent the brethren, that our boasting of you might not become vain in this respect, but that ye might be ready, as I had said: <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/9-3.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=1554" 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> …2For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. 3<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3992.htm" title="3992: Epempsa (V-AIA-1S) -- To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. ">I am sending</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.">in order that</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2745.htm" title="2745: kauchēma (N-NNS) -- A boasting; a ground of boasting (glorying, exultation). From kauchaomai; a boast in a good or a bad sense.">boasting</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">about</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutō (DPro-DNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3313.htm" title="3313: merei (N-DNS) -- A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share.">matter</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2758.htm" title="2758: kenōthē (V-ASP-3S) -- (a) I empty, (b) I deprive of content, make unreal. From kenos; to make empty, i.e. to abase, neutralize, falsify.">should not prove empty,</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.">but that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēte (V-PSA-2P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">you will be</a> <a href="/greek/3903.htm" title="3903: pareskeuasmenoi (V-RPM/P-NMP) -- To prepare; mid: I prepare, make preparations. From para and a derivative of skeuos; to furnish aside, i.e. Get ready.">prepared,</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">just as</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-1S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">I said.</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.…<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/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6</a> So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">2 Corinthians 8:17-18</a> For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition. / Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">2 Corinthians 8:22-23</a> And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you. / As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">2 Corinthians 8:4</a> they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">2 Corinthians 8:11</a> Now finish the work, so that you may complete it with the same eager desire, according to your means. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">2 Corinthians 8:24</a> In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3-4</a> Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. / And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-2</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. <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 15:25-26</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. <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">Romans 15:28</a> So after I have completed this service and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you. <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="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a> They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17</a> After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:2</a> We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Yet have I sent the brothers, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, you may be ready:have.<a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">2 Corinthians 9:4</a> Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.<a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">2 Corinthians 7:14</a> For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6,17-24</a> Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also… ye may.<a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">2 Corinthians 9:5</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="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.<a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Titus 3:1</a> Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-10.htm">Case</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-15.htm">Empty</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-11.htm">Hollow</a> <a href="/acts/17-18.htm">Idle</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-18.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-1.htm">Vain</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-14.htm">Case</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-6.htm">Empty</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Good</a> <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Hollow</a> <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Idle</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-7.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-14.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-22.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-10.htm">True.</a> <a href="/galatians/4-9.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/galatians/2-2.htm">Vain</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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This reflects the early church's practice of sending emissaries to maintain unity and accountability. The use of "brothers" emphasizes the familial bond within the Christian community, a theme prevalent in Paul's letters.in order that our boasting about you in this matter Paul had previously expressed confidence in the Corinthians' willingness to contribute generously. This "boasting" is not prideful but rather a testament to their faith and commitment. It highlights the importance of reputation and testimony within the early church, as seen in other passages where Paul speaks of boasting in the Lord (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31</a>).should not prove empty Paul's concern is that his confidence in the Corinthians might be unfounded if they fail to follow through. This reflects the biblical principle that faith without works is dead (<a href="/james/2-26.htm">James 2:26</a>). The integrity of the church's witness is at stake, emphasizing the need for actions to align with professed beliefs.but that you will be prepared Preparation here involves both spiritual readiness and practical arrangements for the collection. This echoes Jesus' teachings on being prepared for His return (<a href="/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44</a>) and the parable of the wise and foolish virgins (<a href="/matthew/25.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a>). It underscores the importance of readiness in the Christian life.just as I said Paul's previous instructions and assurances to other churches about the Corinthians' generosity are at play. This phrase indicates consistency and reliability in Paul's communication, reinforcing the trust between him and the Corinthian church. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of keeping one's word, a value deeply rooted in biblical teaching (<a href="/numbers/30-2.htm">Numbers 30:2</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, addressing issues of generosity and readiness in giving. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_brothers.htm">The Brothers</a> - Likely referring to Titus and other companions of Paul, who were sent to ensure the Corinthians' readiness in their promised contribution. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthians.htm">The Corinthians</a> - The recipients of the letter, a church in Corinth known for its spiritual gifts but also for its challenges in unity and practice. 4. <a href="/topical/m/macedonia.htm">Macedonia</a> - A region whose churches were used as an example of generosity and readiness in giving. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem_collection.htm">Jerusalem Collection</a> - The context of the passage, referring to the collection being gathered for the impoverished believers in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_readiness.htm">The Importance of Readiness</a> Paul emphasizes the need for the Corinthians to be prepared, highlighting that readiness in giving reflects a heart aligned with God's purposes. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_in_community.htm">Accountability in Community</a> Sending the brothers serves as a form of accountability, reminding us that Christian communities should support and encourage each other in fulfilling commitments. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_encouragement.htm">The Role of Encouragement</a> Paul’s boasting about the Corinthians serves as encouragement, showing that positive reinforcement can motivate believers to act faithfully. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_witness.htm">Generosity as a Witness</a> The readiness and generosity of the Corinthians would serve as a testimony to other churches, illustrating how our actions can inspire others in their faith journey. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_promises.htm">Faithfulness in Promises</a> Keeping promises, especially in the context of giving, is a reflection of integrity and faithfulness, key virtues in the Christian life.<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/why_prioritize_sinners_over_righteous.htm">What does 'Our sufficiency is of God' mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_emphasize_cheerful_giving_over_tithing.htm">Why does 2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasize cheerful giving if Old Testament laws (e.g., tithing in Malachi 3:10) demand mandatory giving?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_details_on_paul's_'inexpressible'.htm">If Paul heard 'inexpressible things' (2 Corinthians 12:4), why does he offer no verifiable details, and should this cast doubt on his account?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_satanic_ritual_abuse.htm">How many witnessed Jesus after His resurrection?</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>(3) Yet have I sent the brethren . . .--This, then, was his purpose in the new mission. He wanted the performance not to fall short of the promise. They must be found ready, their money collected. (Comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm" title="On the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.">1Corinthians 16:2</a>.)In this behalf.--Perhaps, in this particular, or, in this respect, would be more in harmony with modern English phraseology.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - But. Though it is needless to write to you about this collection, I sent the brethren to make sure that all I had said about you might be justified by reality. In this behalf; i.e. about this matter (comp. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-10.htm">2 Corinthians 3:10</a>), or, as we might express it, "in this direction." He seems to have felt more uncertainty about their liberality than about other matters (<a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">2 Corinthians 7:4</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. I am sending Ἔπεμψα (Epempsa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3992.htm">Strong's 3992: </a> To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. 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 ἀδελφούς (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. in order that 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. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. boasting καύχημα (kauchēma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2745.htm">Strong's 2745: </a> A boasting; a ground of boasting (glorying, exultation). From kauchaomai; a boast in a good or a bad sense. about ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. you 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. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. this τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. matter μέρει (merei) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3313.htm">Strong's 3313: </a> A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share. should not prove empty, κενωθῇ (kenōthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2758.htm">Strong's 2758: </a> (a) I empty, (b) I deprive of content, make unreal. From kenos; to make empty, i.e. to abase, neutralize, falsify. [but] that 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. you will be ἦτε (ēte) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <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, παρεσκευασμένοι (pareskeuasmenoi) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3903.htm">Strong's 3903: </a> To prepare; mid: I prepare, make preparations. From para and a derivative of skeuos; to furnish aside, i.e. Get ready. just as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. I said. ἔλεγον (elegon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">2 Corinthians 9:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">2 Corinthians 9:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">2 Corinthians 9:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">2 Corinthians 9:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">2 Corinthians 9:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">2 Corinthians 9:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">2 Corinthians 9:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">2 Corinthians 9:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">2 Corinthians 9:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">2 Corinthians 9:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 9:3 But I have sent the brothers that (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 9:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 9:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 9:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 9:4" /></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>