2 Corinthians 9:6
“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.”
2 Corinthians 9:6 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Now this I say: He who soweth sparingly, shall also reap sparingly: and he who soweth in blessings, shall also reap blessings.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- But this I say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
- DARBYDarby
- But this is true, he that sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that sows in the spirit of blessing shall reap also in blessing:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And this: He who is sowing sparingly, sparingly also shall reap; and he who is sowing in blessings, in blessings also shall reap;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But I say this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows generously will reap generously.
Context: 2 Corinthians 9
4Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.
5Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.
6But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
8And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
About 2 Corinthians 9: Giving as an Act of Worship
Paul teaches about the principles of giving and the blessings that come from giving to others.
Commentary
2 Corinthians 9 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of giving and generosity. Paul is writing to the church in Corinth to encourage them to give generously to the collection for the saints in Jerusalem. He reminds them that God loves a cheerful giver and that their giving should be done with a willing heart. He also encourages them to give generously, as God will provide for them in return.