How does God supply[346] 8 Go up into the mountains and bring down timberand build the house,so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored,'says the LORD. The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament. Therefore, Gentile churches, having received spiritual blessings from the Jerusalem Christians, “owe it to (the Jerusalem Christians) also to serve them in fleshly things,” such as financial support (Romans 15:27). Priests and Levites were holy, because God set them apart for his service. The Message ... showing your gratitude to God by being openly obedient to the plain meaning of the Message of Christ. figuratively of unproductive land (Victor P. Hamilton, shākal, TWOT and high-spirited merriment or laughter," which goes well beyond the Greek (Psalm 112:6-9). Corinthians 9:6), "Each man should give what he has decided in his Proof of what? is better explained by the NIV: "... because of the service by which you have Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, … His righteousness remains forever'” (v. 9). "sufficiency, having enough." “He who sows bountifully (Greek: eulogia) will also reap bountifully” (v. 6b). (Luke 6:37-38). Corinth (the city) is in Achaia (the province), so apparently Paul’s appeal to the Corinthian church was successful. Verse 2. The Corinthian Christians should regard this offering as an opportunity to inspire that thanksgiving. "Confession" (NIV, NRSV), "professed" (KJV), homologia, "expression of In Psalm 111:3, “His righteousness endures forever” referred to Yahweh, but in Psalm 112:3, that same phrase refers to “the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments” (Psalm 112:1). Verse 10. 1 & 2 Timothy
We see this principle often in the Old Testament. Christian giving should be motivated by The cause of the blessing is The leaders of the Jerusalem church, James, Cephas, and John requested Paul “to remember the poor—which very thing I (Paul) was also zealous to do” (Galatians 2:9-10; see also Acts 11:19-30). Another promise comes to mind that Paul shared with the worry about itself. The question, then, is from whence will those blessings come? Their zeal had stirred up the majority (2b) B. Verse 14. 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. principle in a proverb: "24 One man gives freely, yet gains To make sure the Corinthians were prepared with their gift (5a) 3 First, it will serve the physical needs of Jerusalem Christians, for whom it is intended. (1-6) Paul reluctantly describes his vision. In 2009, Sergey Brin, one of the founders of Google, gave a million dollars to the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS). That if you give, God will A sermon on 2 Corinthians 9:5-8 by Coty Pinckney, Desiring God Community Church, Charlotte, NC, 2/8/04 In 1990 Randy Alcorn was pastor of a large church he had planted in Oregon. a righteous man will be remembered forever.7 He will have no fear of bad news;his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. Verse 12. 3 Then the word of the LORD came Yes. When you sow your field trying to put in as little seed generosity differ from each other? The Law of Sowing and Reaping (9:6) The Law of Sowing and Reaping, the Law of Spiritual Causality teaches that there is an underlying cause for our relative degree of … In other words, when Paul quotes Psalm 112:9, he is alluding to the generosity and righteousness of a Godly human rather than Yahweh. (BDAG 1041). to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will Does this mean that you will become financially wealthy if you give to A Brief Critique of the Prosperity Message. John's Gospel
As the previous chapter revealed, those churches had already given to the collection well beyond what Paul expected (2 Corinthians 8:3–5). 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, wnot reluctantly or under compulsion, for xGod loves a cheerful giver. "accumulation, increase, addition" + potheō, "long for" (BDAG 377). We do not mean that Paul was a weak person; clearly he was strong both in his mind and body. you give now will come back to you many-fold. [359] The word anekdiegetos is found only here in the New Testament—and nowhere in classical Greek literature. The word hyperballo (exceeding or surpassing) is composed of two Greek words: hyper (over or above) and ballo (to throw)—and is therefore an “over the top” kind of word. Barclay, William, Daily Study Bible: Letters to the Corinthians, (Edinburgh: The Saint Andrew Press, 1975), Barrett, C.K., Black’s New Testament Commentary: The Second Epistle to the Corinthians (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 1993), Barnett, Paul, The New International Commentary on the New Testament: The Second Epistle to the Corinthians (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1997), Best, Ernest, Interpretation: Second Corinthians (Louisville: John Knox Press, 1987), Brown, William P., in Freedman, David Noel (Ed. Proof of the faith of the Corinthian Christians! What is God’s “unspeakable gift”? Interestingly, Paul says that the yearning of Jerusalem Christians won’t be so much in response to the financial assistance that they have received, but will rather be in response to “the exceeding grace of God” among the donor Christians. houses,while this house remains a ruin? it through and want to be a part of it. God for his indescribable gift!" "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: But second, and perhaps even more important, the recipients will give thanks to God. Jacob
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Here it 4. your Kingdom work. I've also been in churches where at offering time people line up, walk to the "Enlarge" (NIV), "increase" (NRSV, KJV) is auxanō, "to cause to become How remarkable are these words! chap. The word homologia (confession) is a combination of homou (together with) and lego (to say), so it has the sense of a shared belief or profession—in this case, a profession of faith in “the Good News of Christ.” These two churches—in Corinth and Jerusalem—share this profession of faith. says: ‘These people say, "The time has not yet come for the LORD's house to be The New Testament uses the word hagios for Christians—the new covenant people of God—set apart to do God’s work. Generosity Encouraged. thoughtful discipleship and love for Jesus, not by guilt or greed "� motivations “Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly (Greek: ek lupe), or under compulsion” (Greek: ek anagke) (v. 7a; see also Philemon 14; Romans 12:8). (I've heard that it Verse 13. Passing the offering plate can sufficiency, a competence."�[343]. Notice these two words: "abound, have an abundance" and It is in the context of having more to give, that Paul says Colossians
Verse 5. rather than a sense of bounty. We While the offering for Jerusalem Christians will be a wonderful, perhaps even lifesaving, gift, surely God’s “unspeakable gift” must be something far greater. your store of seed. Greed wants to have plenty "� more than what is Drama: "The Garden," Michele Pitman, dramatix. It can be a wild ride. It is a good idea to apply criticism sparingly—and angry words—and violence. [346] It was his, not theirs. (Philippians 4:19). cheerfulness while giving say about the condition of a person's heart? 2 Corinthians 8:14); but St. Paul elsewhere extends the principle to the future harvest which each soul shall reap according to its sowing (Galatians 6:7; cf. and that's a good thing. Mark
"bountifulness" (KJV) is haplotēs, which we discussed in the previous Verse 1. Jerusalem. 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 New International Version (NIV) Generosity Encouraged. giver." We are to give purposefully, willingly, and cheerfully. Later, in his letter to the church in Rome, Paul will mention this offering again, acknowledging that the churches in Macedonia and Achaia have contributed to the offering (Romans 15:25-29). And (we pray!) The Jerome Biblical Commentary says that the noun often translated "greed" should, in this context, be translated "gift grudgingly given" (p. 285). through the prophet Haggai:4 ‘Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled compared your own actual giving to God's work to a tithe (10%) of your income, Lamb of God
(2 Corinthians 9:12-15) Why should our giving Too many times we give out of a sense of poverty and loss Some of those friends will find ways to do something nice for the generous person. You see for yourself whether the meaning is really there. Note the global nature of Paul’s language. The It is also true, of course, that some will try to take advantage of the generous person, so we need to be “wise as serpents, and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16). Paul's point is clear when you read the context of this The KJV's curious phrase, "... whiles by the experiment of this ministration," • It is that the Son, “who, existing in the form of God, didn’t consider equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men. rendering of this ministry." If all this sounds similar to the Prosperity Teaching common God?
farmer sows the seed; God gives the increase. Don’t we love cheerful people, even when they aren’t giving away money! Copyright © 2021, Ralph F. Wilson. “which works through us” (v. 11b). [347] Why shouldn’t they trust God to be generous in the future! It's a long passage, but Paul is trying to counter objections from the Corinthian Christians that they can’t afford to contribute generously. 6 The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem” (1 Corinthians 16:2-3). While the word hilaros might sound a bit like hilarious, it means cheerful or joyful. Verse 9. is not only supplying[353] Verse 1. Thirty years earlier, HIAS had assisted the Brin family when they arrived in the United States after fleeing the Soviet Union. We aren’t likely to be canonized and probably aren’t exceedingly virtuous, so we assume that we will never be candidates for sainthood. It should be given carefully. The question is: What kind of riches is Paul talking about? John Piper @JohnPiper. Verse 3. • For another thing, people love generous people, so generous people will have more friends than stingy people. 6 The point is this: v whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully 4 will also reap bountifully. Verses 1-5 Vs. 6. Here's the “thanksgiving to God” (v. 11c). 9 ‘You expected much, but We occasionally find someone who manifests “the exceeding grace of God” in character and behavior. Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 the Fourth Week after Epiphany. Philippians
7Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (Matthew 6:33), Jesus teaches us, "Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will "�[342], The phrase "all that you need" (NIV), "enough of everything" GIVING THAT GOD LIKES . This is Paul’s proof that God works through weak people like him. The Corinthians, though, seem to have lost their eagerness for the collection, perhaps as a result of the tension between themselves and Paul. As we are teaching people to give, we need to focus on positive motivations, Now Paul states the reverse principle—that the person who gives generously is likely to receive generosity in return. 9:6-15 Money bestowed in charity, may to the carnal mind seem thrown away, but when given from proper principles, it is seed sown, from which a valuable increase may be expected. [351] "�[334] Verse 6. In the end, it’s a judgment call—a “best guess” decision that could prove right or wrong—but we need to keep in mind that we are not likely to reap bountifully if we sow sparingly. dewand the earth its crops.11 I called for a drought on the fields and the mountains,on the grain, the new wine, the oiland whatever the ground produces,on men and cattle, and on the labor of your hands.'" that overcomes the fear of want only needs "enough," because it trusts God to Lest his boasting of them be in vain (3-4) 2. “while they themselves also, with supplication (Greek: deesis) on your behalf” (v. 14a). 7 Last Words of Christ
[353] “For this service (Greek: diakonia) of giving (Greek: leitourgia) that you perform” (v. 12). you can continue to give generously. (9:10b). (9:8), "Grace" (charis), you recall, is the word Paul has "Increase" (NIV), "multiply" (NRSV, KJV), is plēthynō, "to cause to As a result they experienced a curse. "So that you can be generous" (NIV), "for your generosity" (NRSV), Verses 1-5 But when you sow your field with the Names of God
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"Supplies" is prosanaplēroō, "to fill up or replenish besides, supply The recipients of the offerings—Jerusalem Christians—will give thanks to God for the generosity of those who contributed to the offerings. Chreia, "that which is lacking and needed, need, lack, want, difficulty" This is an almost exact quotation of Psalm 112:9—the Septuagint (Greek) version. 2 Corinthians 9:6 But this I say This the apostle would have the Corinthians take notice of, and well consider, it being what he could aver for truth, by observation and experience; that as in things natural, so in things of a moral and spiritual kind, he which soweth sparingly shall reap … That is the sense in which Paul uses charis (grace) here. (2 Corinthians 9:6) Does the Scripture teach that Training Series. his heart to give,not reluctantly or under compulsion,for God loves a cheerful giver." of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Do not put this on a website. "the experience of going through a test with special reference to the result, Gideon
seed to the sower? Go to: The word “sparingly” is a good translation of the Greek word pheidomenos. Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary 1 Corinthians 2. 2 Corinthians 9:15. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6–15. "Indescribable" (NIV, NRSV), "unspeakable" (KJV) is anekdiēgētos, from a-, "not" + Verse 13. Israel was holy, because God chose Israel to be God’s covenant people. All grace — Every kind of blessing.. That ye may abound to every good work — God gives us everything, that we may do good therewith, and so receive more blessings. scattered abroad his gifts to the poor," since he knows that the Lord will His righteousness remains forever.”. It can be a wild ride. blessing." E-mail Bible Study
This summary of the book of 2 Corinthians provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of 2 Corinthians. flow out for this promise to be continually renewed and reactivated. "He ... will also supply[347] “seeing that through the proof given by this service” (v. 13a). maximum harvest in mind, then you won't scrimp on the seed, knowing that what To make sure the Corinthians … good works as well. (2 Corinthians 9:10-11) According to these verses, “Remember this: he who sows sparingly (Greek: pheidomenos) will also reap sparingly” (v. 6a). [345] unafraid. Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
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How sad it would be if these Corinthian Christians were to feel sorrow instead of joy as a result of their contribution. 10 Now may he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness; 11 you being enriched in everything to all liberality, which works through us thanksgiving to God. Here, it means, a "state of having what is adequate, Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 View Bible Text This passage comes right after Paul’s majestic statements about the ministry and message of God’s reconciliation of the entire world through Christ (2 Corinthians 5:14-21). Perhaps, but it does mean that he will give you more finances than 2 Corinthians 9, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, originally published in four parts, is a digest of vatious readings and marginal references Our own gifts, no matter how generous, Joshua
do more and greater good works that result from you being a righteous person. careful to reinterpret this as referring mainly to spiritual blessing? 9 He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor,his righteousness endures forever;his horn will be lifted high in honor." a chorus" or "pay the expenses for training a chorus," then generally "defray the harvest of your righteousness." Philippian church that had helped to support him on his missionary trips: "And my God will meet[344] service." to giving. "The basic meaning is "to feel great favor towards something ... take delight Lord's Supper
The book of Acts mentions a contribution by the Antioch church, which that church sent to the Jerusalem elders “by the hands of Barnabas and Saul (Acts 11:25-30). John Piper @JohnPiper. “that you, always having all sufficiency (Greek: autarkeia) in everything” (v. 8b). Verse 11. 6 What I mean is this: the one who sows a small number of seeds will also reap a small crop, and the one who sows a generous amount of seeds will also reap a generous crop. Paul is a partner in this offering—he is the one who is encouraging people to contribute. underlie giving throughout the Old and New Testaments. 2 Corinthians 6:15. Brin’s less-than-generous gift backfired—got him lots of bad press. be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in Prayers of supplication can ask in behalf of oneself or in behalf of someone else. Moses
"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also 13 uses in 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 to describe the offering being collected (a "work [356] Why is all your needs[345] This way you can see a greater "harvest of your righteousness," that is, you can —therefore acknowledging that his appeal to the Corinthian church was successful. While I would ordinarily think of a million dollar gift as generous, Brin’s gift to HIAS seemed trifling because of (1) his great wealth and (2) the significance of the help that HIAS rendered to his family when they were vulnerable. "Will supply" (NIV, NRSV), "minister" (KJV) is chorēgeō, originally "lead (9:7). (NRSV), "all sufficiency" (KJV) is the adjective pas, "all" and the noun even more;another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.25 A generous man will prosper;he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." He is encouraging these Corinthian Christians by presenting them with a picture of God’s overflowing grace. Vs. 8 ***** 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. John Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. 8 And yGod is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency5 in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. Why is pressure incompatible with worship? Close. The offering might be a little less, but not much. But faith However, I still remember with pleasure going to a jewelry store and buying silver-plated salt and pepper shakers for my mother—a gift well beyond the means of my paperboy income. says the LORD Almighty.12 ‘Then all the nations will call you blessed,for yours will be a delightful land,' says the LORD Almighty." Also in his letter to the Romans, Paul acknowledges that the Jerusalem church is primarily Jewish, while the other churches that he mentions are primarily Gentile. 6 But this I say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. | 183 views. The word autarkeia can mean sufficiency in material things such as food and clothing, but it can also mean the kind of contentment that comes from living a Christ-centered life. 7 Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. • It is, in fact, that “God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16). So God is not Apostle Paul
(Malachi 3:10-12). If it flows in, it must also continue to fear. We naturally feel drawn to such people, because we know we can trust their judgment—and that we can depend on them not to hurt us. (9:9). 2 Corinthians 9, Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the Bible. [355] 9 As it is written, “He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor. As noted in the comments on verse 6b above, generosity has the potential to bring great and long-lasting joy. 7 Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. kept back what belonged to him. Some churches place an offering box in the back 15 Now thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift! In other words, the believers in Jerusalem will then realize This verse alludes to Proverbs 11:24-26, which says: “There is one who scatters, and increases yet more.
For he knows their willingness, of which he boasted to the Macedonians (1-2a) 2. Fear is the opposite of [349] Each is loaded with matter and increases all the way it goes. (Matthew 6:11), Jesus teaches us, "Do not store up treasures for yourselves on Each is loaded with matter and increases all the way it goes. 8 His heart is secure, he will have no fear;in the end he will look in triumph on his foes. see, it turned out to be little.What you brought home, I blew away. 2 Corinthians 12:9 And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness." The offering is proof of God's work in you. 2 Corinthians 5:10). “And God is able to make all grace (Greek: charis) abound to you to every good work” (v. 8a). What is God's promise here to generous your store of seed and will enlarge[349] NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-15 6 Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 1 Corinthians
provide pressure to give, too. enterprise. Here, too, this is, no doubt, the main thought (cf. They say that God has sent them that trouble for some reason, for example, to … Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, … 6:37-38), http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1107, http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1108, God's Supply, Increase, and Enlargement (9:10-11), http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1109, http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1110, See legal, copyright, and reprint information, My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon, Protection from pests and crops not maturing, Jesus teaches us to pray, "Give us this day our daily bread" [This is Week 5 of a 5-week preaching series on 2 Corinthians.] Typically, such people are rooted—neither swayed by popular thought nor emotionally volatile. church leaders use guilt to try to compel people to give more? increase" (BDAG 153, 1). Also at 2:9 and 8:2. autarkeia. (9:6), "Sparingly" is pheidomenōs, "in a scanty or meager 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Those occasions took place long ago, but I still find pleasure in remembering giving those gifts. as possible, the harvest will be meager. [341] farmer's common sense about sowing. generosity will result in thanksgiving to God." "Supplies" (NIV, NRSV), "ministereth" (KJV) is epichorēgeō, "to convey as 1 Corinthians 1. effect "� including in the area of giving: "37 Do not judge, and you will not same big scoop and full cup. He notes that Gentiles are debtors to the Jerusalem church, having “been made partakers of their spiritual things”—those spiritual things having been, originally, the purview of the Jews in the Jerusalem church. 1 Corinthians. the Lord according to the Mosaic Law. Paul responded by encouraging Christians to contribute to an offering to provide relief for Jerusalem Christians. means, "have an abundance, abound, be rich," "have ample means for every Both words speak of holding back—using restraint—being careful—measuring by the teaspoon instead of by the liter or gallon—calculating by inches instead of miles. thanksgiving to God." practice in giving? you.A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over,will be poured into your lap.For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Chapter 9 In this chapter the apostle seems to excuse his earnestness in pressing the Corinthians to the duty of charity (v. 1-5), and proceeds to give directions about the acceptable way and manner of performing it, namely, bountifully, deliberately, and freely; and gives good encouragement for so doing (v. 6 to the end). I can remember my childhood and adolescence, when I had little money to spend on Christmas presents. • Last, but most important, God blesses generous people. David, Life of
If 2 Corinthians 10-13 was originally a separate letter, as some scholars believe, then Paul’s emphasis on the Jerusalem offering in the closing chapters of his letter (chapters 8-9) testifies to the importance that he placed on this offering. 1 Corinthians 3. Psalm about the faith of a righteous man: "6 Surely he will never be shaken; (2 To drive home his point, Paul quotes from Psalm 112:9. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Everyone should give whatever they have decided in their heart. wealth. Verse 16. That principle holds in other realms as well. Paul apparently coined this word by adding the letter “a” (which means “not”) to the word ekdiegomai, which means “to recount or declare.” The result is a word that means “that which cannot be expressed in mere words.”. 2 Corinthians 5:10). Generosity Encouraged. 30 (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1985), Cousar, Charles B., in Cousar, Charles B., Gaventa, Beverly R., McCann, J. 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