Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 9:5

2 Corinthians chapter 9 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your aforepromised bounty, that the same might be ready as a matter of bounty, and not of extortion.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your aforepromised bounty, that the same might be ready as a matter of bounty, and not of extortion.

Context

v.4lest by any means, if there come with me any of Macedonia and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be put to shame in this confidence.

v.5This passage

v.6But thisI say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:6

    Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also.

  • Genesis 33:11

    Take, I pray thee, my gift that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it.

  • 1 Samuel 25:27

    And now this present which thy servant hath brought unto my lord, let it be given unto the young men that follow my lord.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:2

    Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.

  • 1 Samuel 30:26

    And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold, a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of Jehovah:

  • 2 Corinthians 12:17

    Did I take advantage of you by any one of them whom I have sent unto you?