2 Corinthians, 9
1. Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the offering for the saints,
1. Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the offering for the saints,
2 Corinthians 9 deals with Christian generosity, encouraging believers to give with joy and according to what they have, knowing that God will bless and multiply their resources. The chapter emphasizes that the donation must be made freely and not out of obligation, and that the goal is to bless others and glorify God. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in 2 Corinthians 9:
Proverbs 11:25: "The generous soul will prosper and the one who watering will also be watered." This verse points out that those who are generous will be blessed with prosperity and that those who help others will also be helped.
Luke 6:38: "Dai will be given to you; good measure, repressed, shaken, and overflowing will lie down in the lap; for with the same measure as you measure you will also measure you again." Jesus teaches here that when we give, we will receive back in even greater proportion.
Proverbs 3:9-10: "Honor to the Lord with your goods, and the first part of all your gains; and your barns will be filled, and will overflow with wine to your Lagas." This verse teaches that generosity towards God and others results in abundant material blessings.
Matthew 25:40: "In fact, I say unto you, whenever you did it to one of my brothers, even of the little ones, you did to me." Jesus teaches that helping others is like helping him personally, encouraging believers to be generous and compassionate.
Acts 20:35: "In everything I have shown to you that, working, it is necessary to assist the sick and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, who said, more blessed is to give than to receive." Paul quotes Jesus' words to emphasize the joy and blessing of giving, encouraging believers to live in generosity and service to others.
“O mal não se vence com o mal, mas com o bem, que tem em si uma força sobrenatural.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
