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2 Corinthians, 9

1. About the help to God's holy people, there is really no need for me to write to you;

1. For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:

2. for I am well aware of your enthusiasm, and I have been boasting of it to the Macedonians that 'Achaia has been ready for a year'; your enthusiasm has been a spur to many others.

2. For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.

3. All the same, I have sent the brothers, to make sure that our boast about you may not prove hollow in this respect and that you may be ready, as I said you would be;

3. Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:

4. so that if by chance some of the Macedonians came with me and found you unprepared we -- to say nothing of yourselves -- would not be put to shame by our confidence in you.

4. Lest 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.

5. So I have thought it necessary to encourage the brothers to go to you ahead of us and make sure in advance of the gift that you have already promised, so that it is all at hand as a real gift and not an imposition.

5. Therefore 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.

6. But remember: anyone who sows sparsely will reap sparsely as well -- and anyone who sows generously will reap generously as well.

6. But this [I say], He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

7. Each one should give as much as he has decided on his own initiative, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

7. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

8. God is perfectly able to enrich you with every grace, so that you always have enough for every conceivable need, and your resources overflow in all kinds of good work.

8. And 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:

9. As scripture says: To the needy he gave without stint, his uprightness stands firm for ever.

9. (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.

10. The one who so freely provides seed for the sower and food to eat will provide you with ample store of seed for sowing and make the harvest of your uprightness a bigger one:

10. Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for [your] food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)

11. you will be rich enough in every way for every kind of generosity that makes people thank God for what we have done.

11. Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.

12. For the help provided by this contribution not only satisfies the needs of God's holy people, but also overflows into widespread thanksgiving to God;

12. For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

13. because when you have proved your quality by this help, they will give glory to God for the obedience which you show in professing the gospel of Christ, as well as for the generosity of your fellowship towards them and towards all.

13. Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for [your] liberal distribution unto them, and unto all [men];

14. At the same time, their prayer for you will express the affection they feel for you because of the unbounded grace God has given you.

14. And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.

15. Thanks be to God for his gift that is beyond all telling!

15. Thanks [be] unto God for his unspeakable gift.



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Fußnoten:

9:6-7 - Paul teaches about generosity, emphasizing that "God loves a cheerful giver." The principle of giving willingly is fundamental for the Christian. Generosity should not be forced, but should result from love (see also Luke 6:38 and Acts 20:35).

9:8-11 - Paul affirms that God provides abundantly so that Christians can be generous at all times. The blessing of abundance is a tool for fulfilling God's mission (see also Philippians 4:19 and Malachi 3:10).

9:12-14 - The act of generosity not only meets the needs of the saints but also causes thanksgiving to God. Christian service is a witness to the gospel and generates fellowship among believers (see also Matthew 5:16 and Acts 2:44-47).

09:15 - Paul expresses gratitude to God for the indescribable gift of grace, reminding us that every generous gift reflects God's greater gift in Christ. Human generosity is a reflection of God's character (see also James 1:17 and Romans 8:32).

Verse im Zusammenhang mit 2 Corinthians, 9:

2 Corinthians chapter 9 delves into the theme of joyful giving. What principles does Paul establish about generosity? This enriching text describes the preparation for the offering and the blessings that come from liberality. The chapter emphasizes themes such as spiritual sowing, divine provision, and the impact of giving on worship and fellowship. Paul also connects generosity to God’s grace. Consider with us five Bible passages that illuminate the abundant principles of this rewarding chapter.

Malachi 3:10: "Bring the entire tithe to the temple storehouse, so that there will be food in my house. Put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, "and see if I will not open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so many blessings on you that you will not have anywhere to store them."" - This Old Testament verse aligns with the principle of giving generously discussed in 2 Corinthians 9.

Luke 6:38: "Give, and it will be given to you: a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be placed in your lap. For the measure you use will also be used to measure you." - This teaching of Jesus reflects the principle of abundance in giving mentioned in 2 Corinthians 9:6-8.

Proverbs 22:9: "The generous will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor." - This passage reinforces the idea of blessing through generosity, a central theme in 2 Corinthians 9.

Acts 4:34-35: "There were no needy people among them. For those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sale and placed it at the feet of the apostles, who distributed it according to each person's need." - This account of the early church exemplifies the kind of generosity that Paul encourages in 2 Corinthians 9.

Philippians 4:19: "My God will supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." - This verse complements the promise of divine provision for those who give generously, mentioned in 2 Corinthians 9:8-11.

FAQ:

What does Paul teach about the law of reaping and sowing?

Paul teaches that those who sow generously will also reap abundantly, reflecting that generosity brings both spiritual and material blessings. (2 Corinthians 9:6)

How does generosity reflect God's grace?

Generosity reflects God's grace by meeting the needs of others and glorifying God through the testimony of love and kindness. (2 Corinthians 9:13)

What does Paul teach about giving with a cheerful heart?

Paul teaches that God loves a cheerful giver, without reluctance or necessity, reflecting Christ's attitude in giving us salvation. (2 Corinthians 9:7)

How does generosity strengthen unity among Christians?

Generosity strengthens unity among Christians because it promotes mutual care and cooperation in the body of Christ. (2 Corinthians 9:12)

What does Paul say about God's ability to supply our needs?

Paul affirms that God is able to supply all our needs, so that we can be generous and bless others. (2 Corinthians 9:8)


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