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2 Corinthians 9

2 Cor. 9:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
as touching
peri (Greek #4012)
properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
KJV usage: (there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
Pronounce: per-ee'
Origin: from the base of 4008
the ministering
men (Greek #3303)
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with 1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
KJV usage: even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
Pronounce: men
Origin: a primary particle
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
diakonia (Greek #1248)
attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate)
KJV usage: (ad-)minister(-ing, -tration, -try), office, relief, service(-ing).
Pronounce: dee-ak-on-ee'-ah
Origin: from 1249
m to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the saints
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
, it is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
superfluous
perissos (Greek #4053)
superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with 1537) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence
KJV usage: exceeding abundantly above, more abundantly, advantage, exceedingly, very highly, beyond measure, more, superfluous, vehement(-ly).
Pronounce: per-is-sos'
Origin: from 4012 (in the sense of beyond)
for me
moi (Greek #3427)
to me
KJV usage: I, me, mine, my.
Pronounce: moy
Origin: the simpler form of 1698
to write
grapho (Greek #1125)
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
KJV usage: describe, write(-ing, -ten).
Pronounce: graf'-o
Origin: a primary verb
to you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
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2 Cor. 8:4• 4Praying us with much entreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. (2 Cor. 8:4)
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1-5:  He yields the reason why, though he knew their forwardness, yet he sent Titus and his brethren beforehand.
6-9:  And he proceeds in stirring them up to a bountiful alms, as being but a kind of sowing of seed,
10-12:  which shall return a great increase to them,
13-15:  and occasion a great sacrifice of thanksgivings unto God.
touching.
Gen. 27:42• 42And these words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah: and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto him, Behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort himself, purposing to kill thee. (Gen. 27:42)
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1 Sam. 20:23• 23And as touching the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the Lord be between thee and me for ever. (1 Sam. 20:23)
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2 Kings 22:18• 18But to the king of Judah which sent you to inquire of the Lord, thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, As touching the words which thou hast heard; (2 Kings 22:18)
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Job 37:23• 23Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict. (Job 37:23)
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Psa. 45:1• 1<<To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.>> My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. (Psa. 45:1)
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Matt. 22:31• 31But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, (Matt. 22:31)
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Rom. 11:28• 28As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes. (Rom. 11:28)
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Phil. 3:5‑6• 5Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;
 6Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. (Phil. 3:5‑6)
the ministering.
2 Cor. 9:12‑14• 12For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
 13Whiles 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;
 14And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you. (2 Cor. 9:12‑14)
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2 Cor. 8:4‑15• 4Praying us with much entreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
 5And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.
 6Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
 7Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.
 8I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
 9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
 10And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.
 11Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.
 12For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.
 13For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:
 14But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:
 15As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack. (2 Cor. 8:4‑15)
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Gal. 2:10• 10Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do. (Gal. 2:10)
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Gal. 6:10• 10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. (Gal. 6:10)
it is.
1 Thess. 4:9‑10• 9But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.
 10And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more; (1 Thess. 4:9‑10)
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1 Thess. 5:1• 1But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. (1 Thess. 5:1)
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1 John 2:27• 27But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. (1 John 2:27)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For concerning the ministration which is for the saints, it is superfluous my writing to you.

W. Kelly Translation

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For about the ministration of the saints it is superfluous for me to write to you.