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9 Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you; 2 for I know your eagerness, which I boast about on your behalf to the Macedonians, that Achaia has been prepared since last year, and your zeal [[from among you]][fn] has stirred up most of them.
3 So I sent the brothers, in order that our boasting about you might not be made empty in this respect, so that, just as I was saying, you would be prepared, 4 [lest][fn] perhaps, if Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we (not to mention you) would be put to shame in this confidence [[of boasting]].[fn] 5 Therefore, I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go ahead to you and arrange in advance the generous gift you have {promised beforehand},[fn] so that it may be ready as a generous gift and not as an act of greed.
6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he {has decided}[fn] in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all sufficiency, you may abound in every good work, 9 as it is written, “He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his righteousness endures forever.”[fn]
10 Now {the one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will}[fn] supply and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness; 11 being enriched in everything for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us; 12 For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God.
13 Through the proof of this ministry, they glorify God for your submission to the confession of the gospel of Christ and for the simplicity of your fellowship with them and with all. 14 And in their prayers for you, they long for you because of the surpassing grace of God upon you. 15 [[But]][fn] Thanks to God for his indescribable gift.
9:2, from among you: Later manuscripts add. BYZ TR
9:4, lest: Absent from some manuscripts. BYZ TR
9:4, of boasting: Later manuscripts add. BYZ TR
9:5, promised beforehand: NA28 THGNT ‖ Later manuscripts read “proclaimed beforehand.” SBLGNT BYZ TR
9:7, has decided: Later manuscripts read “decides.” BYZ TR
9:9, Psalms 112:9
9:10, the one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will: Later manuscripts read “may the one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food.” BYZ TR
9:15, But: Later manuscripts add.