2 Corinthians 9:5

God's Word

So I thought that I should encourage our coworkers to visit you before I do and make arrangements for this gift that you had already promised to give. Then it will be the blessing it was intended to be, and it won’t be something you’re forced to do.

Cross References

Genesis 33:11

Please take the present I’ve brought you, because God has been gracious to me and has given me all that I need.” So Esau took it because Jacob insisted.

2 Kings 5:15

Then he and all his men returned to the man of God. Naaman stood in front of Elisha and said, “Now I know that there’s no god in the whole world, except the God of Israel. So please accept a present from me.”

1 Corinthians 16:2

Every Sunday each of you should set aside some of your money and save it. Then money won’t have to be collected when I come.

2 Corinthians 8:6

This led us to urge Titus to finish his work of God’s kindness among you in the same way as he had already started it.

2 Corinthians 9:3

I’ve sent my coworkers so that when we brag that you’re ready, we can back it up.

2 Corinthians 9:6

Remember this: The farmer who plants a few seeds will have a very small harvest. But the farmer who plants because he has received God’s blessings will receive a harvest of God’s blessings in return.

Philippians 4:17

It’s not that I’m looking for a gift. The opposite is true. I’m looking for your resources to increase.

Judges 1:15

She answered, “Give me a blessing. Since you’ve given me some dry land, also give me some springs.” So Caleb gave her the upper and lower springs.

1 Samuel 25:27

Here is a gift I am bringing to you. May it be given to the young men who are in your service.

1 Samuel 30:26

When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the loot to his friends, the leaders of Judah. He said, “Here is a gift for you from the loot ⌞taken from⌟ the Lord’s enemies.”