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The Holy Writings say, “He has given much to the poor. His right-standing with God lasts forever.” (A) 10 It is God Who gives seed to the man to plant. He also gives the bread to eat. Then we know He will give you more seed to plant and make it grow so you will have more to give away. 11 God will give you enough so you can always give to others. Then many will give thanks to God for sending gifts through us.

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As it is written:

“They have freely scattered their gifts(A) to the poor;
    their righteousness endures forever.”[a](B)

10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food(C) will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.(D) 11 You will be enriched(E) in every way so that you can be generous(F) on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 9:9 Psalm 112:9