2 Corinthians 9:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Remember this saying, “A few seeds make a small harvest, but a lot of seeds make a big harvest.”

Cross References

Luke 6:38

If you give to others, you will be given a full amount in return. It will be packed down, shaken together, and spilling over into your lap. The way you treat others is the way you will be treated.

Proverbs 22:9

The LORD blesses everyone who freely gives food to the poor.

Proverbs 19:17

Caring for the poor is lending to the LORD, and you will be well repaid.

2 Corinthians 9:10

God gives seed to farmers and provides everyone with food. He will increase what you have, so that you can give even more to those in need.

Hebrews 6:10

God is always fair. He will remember how you helped his people in the past and how you are still helping them. You belong to God, and he won't forget the love you have shown his people.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Plant your seeds early in the morning and keep working in the field until dark. Who knows? Your work might pay off, and your seeds might produce.

Proverbs 11:18

Meanness gets you nowhere, but goodness is rewarded.

Ecclesiastes 11:1

Be generous, and some day you will be rewarded.

Galatians 5:16

If you are guided by the Spirit, you won't obey your selfish desires.

Galatians 3:17

What I am saying is that the Law cannot change or cancel God's promise that was made 430 years before the Law was given.

1 Corinthians 15:20

But Christ has been raised to life! And he makes us certain that others will also be raised to life.

Ephesians 4:17

As a follower of the Lord, I order you to stop living like stupid, godless people.

1 Corinthians 7:29

My friends, what I mean is that the Lord will soon come, and it won't matter if you are married or not.

Colossians 2:4

I tell you these things to keep you from being fooled by fancy talk.

1 Corinthians 1:12

They have said that some of you claim to follow me, while others claim to follow Apollos or Peter or Christ.

2 Corinthians 9:5

So I have decided to ask Titus and the others to spend some time with you before I arrive. This way they can arrange to collect the money you have promised. Then you will have the chance to give because you want to, and not because you feel forced to.