2 Corinthians 9:5

The Text-Critical English New Testament

So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance your previously announced blessing, so that this gift of yours may be ready as a blessing and not as something you feel forced to do.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of every week, each one of you should set something aside, storing up whatever he may be prospered with, so that collections will not need to be taken when I come.

2 Corinthians 8:6

So we have urged Titus, who previously encouraged you to begin gathering money, to return and help you complete this gracious gift.

2 Corinthians 9:3

But I have sent the brothers so that our boasting about you in this matter may not prove to be empty, but that you may be prepared, just as I said you would be.

2 Corinthians 9:6

My point is this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

Philippians 4:17

Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.