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href="/esv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For it is superfluous for me to write to you now concerning the service for the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_corinthians/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now it is unnecessary for me to write to you about the offering [that is to be made] for the saints [in Jerusalem];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_corinthians/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_corinthians/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I don't need to write you about the money you plan to give for God's people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I don't need to write anything further to you about helping the Christians [in Jerusalem].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There is really no need for me to write you about the help being sent to God's people in Judea. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_corinthians/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I do not need to write to you any further about the ministry to the saints. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_corinthians/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For it is not necessary for me to write you about this service to the saints,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For as concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />As to the services which are being rendered to God's people, it is really unnecessary for me to write to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_corinthians/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For indeed, concerning the ministry that [is] for the holy ones, it is superfluous for me to write to you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For it is superfluous for me to write to you now concerning the service for the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For, indeed, concerning the ministration that is for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For truly, concerning the service to the holy ones, it is superfluous for me to write to you:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For concerning the ministry that is done towards the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now, concerning the ministry that is done toward the saints, it is not necessary for me to write to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Now about the service to the holy ones, it is superfluous for me to write to you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now it is not necessary for me to write you about the ministry to the saints,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />CONCERNING the ministration to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But concerning the ministration of the Saints, I make it redundant if I write to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For of the relief which is for the saints, it is needless for me to write to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For indeed concerning the ministry which is to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />NOW concerning the contribution for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_corinthians/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />As to the relief of the converts, it is superfluous for me to write to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />As to the services which are being rendered to God's people, it is really unnecessary for me to write to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />For, respecting the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Now concerning the relief <i>intended</i> for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1533" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">God Loves a Cheerful Giver</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: Peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- 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/1248.htm" title="1248: diakonias (N-GFS) -- Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.">service</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></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.">to</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/40.htm" title="40: hagious (Adj-AMP) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">saints,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">there is</a> <a href="/greek/4053.htm" title="4053: perisson (Adj-NNS) -- From peri; superabundant or superior; by implication, excessive; adverbially violently; neuter preeminence.">no need</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">for me</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/1125.htm" title="1125: graphein (V-PNA) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">to write</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">2</span>For 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-5</a></span><br />Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-4</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25-27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-28.htm">Acts 11:28-30</a></span><br />One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the whole world. (This happened under Claudius.) / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a></span><br />They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippians 4:15-18</a></span><br />And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. / Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17</a></span><br />After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:9-10</a></span><br />Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another. / And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a></span><br />And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a></span><br />Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a></span><br />If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a></span><br />Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:</p><p class="hdg">touching.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/27-42.htm">Genesis 27:42</a></b></br> And these words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah: and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto him, Behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort himself, <i>purposing</i> to kill thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/20-23.htm">1 Samuel 20:23</a></b></br> And <i>as touching</i> the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the LORD <i>be</i> between thee and me for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/22-18.htm">2 Kings 22:18</a></b></br> But to the king of Judah which sent you to inquire of the LORD, thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, <i>As touching</i> the words which thou hast heard;</p><p class="hdg">the ministering.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12-14</a></b></br> For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; … </p><p class="hdg">See on ch.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">2 Corinthians 8:4</a></b></br> Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and <i>take upon us</i> the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a></b></br> Only <i>they would</i> that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a></b></br> As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all <i>men</i>, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.</p><p class="hdg">it is.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:9,10</a></b></br> But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:1</a></b></br> But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">1 John 2:27</a></b></br> But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">Ministration</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">Ministry</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">Need</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-3.htm">Really</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Rendered</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-5.htm">Services</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-23.htm">Superfluous</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm">Touching</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">Unnecessary</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">Write</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-3.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Ministration</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Ministry</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Need</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-18.htm">Really</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Rendered</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-18.htm">Services</a> <a href="/exodus/26-12.htm">Superfluous</a> <a href="/galatians/1-11.htm">Touching</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-8.htm">Unnecessary</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-11.htm">Write</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">He yields the reason why he sent Titus and his brothers beforehand.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><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></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">which shall return a great increase to them,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">and occasion a great sacrifice of thanksgivings unto God.</a></span><br></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 "saints" here are the Jewish Christians in Jerusalem who were experiencing severe financial hardship. This collection was a significant effort by the early church to demonstrate unity and support across cultural and geographical boundaries. The term "service" indicates that this was not merely a financial transaction but a ministry, an act of worship and love. This collection is also mentioned in <a href="/1_corinthians/16.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-4</a> and <a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25-27</a>, highlighting its importance in Paul's ministry.<p><b>there is no need for me to write to you</b><br>Paul expresses confidence in the Corinthians' willingness and readiness to contribute to this cause. This confidence likely stems from their previous eagerness and commitment to participate, as mentioned in <a href="/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">2 Corinthians 8:10-11</a>. The phrase suggests that the Corinthians were already well-informed and motivated regarding the collection, possibly due to prior instructions or communications from Paul or his associates. This reflects Paul's pastoral relationship with the Corinthian church, where he trusts their maturity and understanding of their responsibilities as part of the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter, addressing the church in Corinth. Paul is a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and epistles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_corinthians.htm">The Corinthians</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, members of the church in Corinth. Corinth was a major city in ancient Greece, known for its commerce and diverse population.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_saints.htm">The Saints</a></b><br>Refers to the believers in Jerusalem who were in need of financial support. The term "saints" in the New Testament often refers to all believers, emphasizing their set-apart status in Christ.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_collection.htm">The Collection</a></b><br>The specific service mentioned is the collection of funds for the impoverished believers in Jerusalem. This was a significant effort among the early churches to support one another.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/macedonia_and_achaia.htm">Macedonia and Achaia</a></b><br>Regions mentioned in the broader context of the letter, where churches were also participating in the collection for the saints.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_christian_duty.htm">Generosity as a Christian Duty</a></b><br>The act of giving to fellow believers is not just a charitable act but a fundamental aspect of Christian living. It reflects the love and unity within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_preparedness.htm">The Importance of Preparedness</a></b><br>Paul emphasizes that the Corinthians should be ready to give, indicating that preparation and intentionality in our giving are crucial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_through_example.htm">Encouragement through Example</a></b><br>Paul uses the example of the Macedonian churches to encourage the Corinthians. We can inspire others to good works by sharing testimonies of generosity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>The collection for the saints in Jerusalem underscores the interconnectedness of the global church. Our support for one another transcends geographical and cultural boundaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Giving is a tangible expression of faith and trust in God's provision. It demonstrates our reliance on Him rather than on material wealth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_diakonia_mean.htm">What does diakonia mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_saint_in_the_bible.htm">What defines a saint in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_paul's_collection_beyond_bible.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1 - Is there any historical or archaeological evidence for Paul's collection for the saints, or does it solely rely on biblical claims?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_christian_psychology.htm">Who is Saint Nicholas?</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>IX.</span><p>(1) <span class= "bld">For as touching . . .</span>--The division of chapters in the English version, unfortunately, gives the impression of the introduction of a new subject. In reality there is no new topic, and all flows on with unbroken continuity. This is part of the appeal to their self-respect begun in <a href="/context/2_corinthians/8-23.htm" title="Whether any do inquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellow helper concerning you: or our brothers be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.">2Corinthians 8:23-24</a>. "You will pardon," he practically says, "my words of counsel as to the necessity of prompt action; as to the general duty of that ministration to the saints you have shown that you need no instruction."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For</span>. This word shows that he is continuing the same subject, and therefore excludes the supposition that this chapter is a separate letter or fragment. No doubt, however, the express mention of the collection after he has been practically writing about it through the whole of the last chapter looks as if he had been interrupted, or had left off dictating at the end of the last verse. Such breaks must often and necessarily have occurred in the dictation of the Epistles, and doubtless help to account for some of their phenomena. Perhaps, on reperusing the last paragraphs before resuming the subject he observed that, after all, he had not directly mentioned the contribution, and therefore explains that he thought it superfluous to do so. <span class="cmt_word">To the saints.</span> The poor Christians of Jerusalem (<a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">2 Corinthians 8:4</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Superfluous</span>. Because the subject had been already fully brought to their notice by himself and by Titus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Now</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">about</span><br /><span class="grk">Περὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Peri)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῆς</span> <span class="translit">(tēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">service</span><br /><span class="grk">διακονίας</span> <span class="translit">(diakonias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1248.htm">Strong's 1248: </a> </span><span class="str2">Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saints,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἁγίους</span> <span class="translit">(hagious)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> </span><span class="str2">Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there is</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστιν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no need</span><br /><span class="grk">περισσόν</span> <span class="translit">(perisson)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4053.htm">Strong's 4053: </a> </span><span class="str2">From peri; superabundant or superior; by implication, excessive; adverbially violently; neuter preeminence.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for me</span><br /><span class="grk">μοί</span> <span class="translit">(moi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to write</span><br /><span class="grk">γράφειν</span> <span class="translit">(graphein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to you.</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῖν</span> <span class="translit">(hymin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 9:1 It is indeed unnecessary for me (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 9:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 9:2" /></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>