2 Corinthians 9:5

New International Reader's Version

So I thought I should try to get the brothers to visit you ahead of time. They will finish the plans for the large gift you had promised. Then it will be ready as a gift freely given. It will not be given by force.

Cross References

Genesis 33:11

Please accept the present that was brought to you. God has given me so much. I have everything I need.” Jacob wouldn’t give in. So Esau accepted it.

2 Kings 5:15

Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God. Naaman stood in front of Elisha. Naaman said, “Now I know that there is no God anywhere in the whole world except in Israel. So please accept a gift from me.”

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of every week, each of you should put some money away. The amount should be in keeping with how much money you make. Save the money so that you won’t have to take up an offering when I come.

2 Corinthians 8:6

Titus had already started collecting money from you. So we asked him to help you finish making your kind gift.

2 Corinthians 9:3

But I am sending the brothers. Then our bragging about you in this matter will have a good reason. You will be ready, just as I said you would be.

2 Corinthians 9:6

Here is something to remember. The one who plants only a little will gather only a little. And the one who plants a lot will gather a lot.

Philippians 4:17

It is not that I want your gifts. What I really want is what is best for you.

Judges 1:15

She replied, “Do me a special favor. You have given me some land in the Negev Desert. Give me springs of water also.” So Caleb gave her the upper and lower springs.

1 Samuel 25:27

I’ve brought a gift for you. Give it to the men who follow you.

1 Samuel 30:26

David reached Ziklag. He sent some of the goods to the elders of Judah. They were his friends. He said, “Here’s a gift for you. It’s part of the things we took from the Lord’s enemies.”