2 Corinthians 9:5 nasb — So I thought it necessary to urge the brethren that they would go on ahead to you and arrange beforehand your previousl…

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"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."

— 2 Corinthians 9:5, NASB

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2 Corinthians 9 — Context

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for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the Macedonians, namely, that Achaia has been prepared since last year, and your zeal has stirred up most of them.

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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;

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otherwise if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we--not to speak of you--will be put to shame by this confidence.

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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.

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Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

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Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

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And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed;

2 Corinthians 9:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 9:5 say?
2 Corinthians 9:5 in the NASB reads: “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.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 9:5 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 9:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 9, verse 5.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 9:5.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 9:5 in?
2 Corinthians 9:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 9:5?
2 Corinthians 9:5 reads (NASB): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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