2 Corinthians 9:6-15

2 Corinthians 9:6-15

[6] But  I say, He which soweth  sparingly  shall reap  also  sparingly;  and  he which soweth  bountifully  shall reap  also  bountifully.  [7] Every man  according as  he purposeth  in his heart,  so let him give; not  grudgingly,  or  of  necessity:  for  God  loveth  a cheerful  giver.  [8] And  God  all  grace  abound  toward  that  ye, always  having  all  sufficiency  in  all  things, may abound  to  every  good  work:  [9] (As  it is written,  He hath dispersed abroad;  he hath given  to the poor:  his  righteousness  remaineth  for  ever.  [10] Now  he that ministereth  to the sower  both  minister  bread  for  your food,  and  multiply  seed sown,  and  increase  the fruits  righteousness;)  [11] Being enriched  in  every thing  to  all  bountifulness,  which  causeth  through  thanksgiving  to God.  [12] For  the administration  service  not  only  the want  of the saints,  but  is abundant  also  by  many  thanksgivings  unto God;  [13] Whiles by  the experiment  ministration  they glorify  God  for  professed  subjection  unto  the gospel  of Christ,  and  for your liberal  distribution  unto  them,  and  unto  all  [14] And  by their  prayer  for  which long after  for  the exceeding  grace  of God  in  [15] Thanks  be unto God  for  his  unspeakable  gift. 

What does 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Paul concluded his exhortation regarding the collection by reminding his readers of the benefits God inevitably bestows on those who give liberally. He did this so they would follow through with their purpose and believe that God would provide for the need that their sacrifice would create.