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2 Corinthians 9:4-6
English Standard Version
2 Corinthians 9:4-6
English Standard Version
4 Otherwise, if some Macedonians (A)come with me and find that you are not ready, we would be humiliated—to say nothing of you—for being so confident. 5 So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance for the (B)gift[a] you have promised, so that it may be ready (C)as a willing gift, (D)not as an exaction.[b]
The Cheerful Giver
6 The point is this: (E)whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully[c] will also reap bountifully.
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- 2 Corinthians 9:5 Greek blessing; twice in this verse
- 2 Corinthians 9:5 Or a gift expecting something in return; Greek greed
- 2 Corinthians 9:6 Greek with blessings; twice in this verse
English Standard Version (ESV)
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
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