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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• 4asking of us with much entreaty the grace and the fellowship of the ministering unto the saints; g (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•  (Gen. 27:42)
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1 Sam. 20:23•  (1 Sam. 20:23)
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2 Kings 22:18•  (2 Kings 22:18)
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Job 37:23•  (Job 37:23)
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Psa. 45:1•  (Psa. 45:1)
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Matt. 22:31• 31{i}But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read what was spoken to you by God, saying,{/i} (Matt. 22:31)
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Rom. 11:28• 28As to the gospel, [they are] enemies on your account, but as to the election beloved on account of the fathers; (Rom. 11:28)
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Phil. 3:5‑6• 5in circumcision of eight days, of [the] race of Israel, of [the] tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews, according to law a Pharisee,
 6according to zeal persecuting the church, according to righteousness that [is] in law blameless. (Phil. 3:5‑6)
the ministering.
2 Cor. 9:12‑14• 12Because the ministration of the service is not only filling up the wants of the saints, but also abounding through many thanksgivings to God;
 13through the proof of this service glorifying God for the subjection of your confession unto the gospel of Christ and liberality of fellowship toward them and toward all;
 14and in their supplication for you, while longing for you, on account of the surpassing grace of God [bestowed] on you. (2 Cor. 9:12‑14)
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2 Cor. 8:4‑15• 4asking of us with much entreaty the grace and the fellowship of the ministering unto the saints; g
 5and this not as we hoped, but their own selves they gave first to the Lord and to us by the will of God;
 6so that we exhorted Titus, that, even as he before began, so he would also complete as to you this grace also;
 7but as ye abound in everything, faith and word and knowledge and all diligence and love from you to us, [see] that ye abound in this grace also.
 8I speak not by way of commandment, but through the diligence of others proving the genuineness of your love also.
 9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sakes he being rich became poor, in order that ye by his poverty might become rich.
 10And I give an opinion in this, for this is profitable for you who began before not only the doing, but also to be willing a year ago.
 11But now also complete the doing, that even as the readiness of the willing [was there], so also the completing [may be] out of what ye have.
 12For if the readiness be there, [one is] accepted according to what he may have, not according to what he hath not.
 13For [it is] not that others [should have] ease and you distress,
 14but on equality: at the present time your abundance for their lack, that their abundance also should be for your lack, so that there should be equality;
 15as it is written, He that [gathered] much had nothing over, and he that [gathered] little had no lack. (2 Cor. 8:4‑15)
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Gal. 2:10• 10only that we should remember the poor, which very thing also I have been diligent to do. (Gal. 2:10)
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Gal. 6:10• 10So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all, and especially toward those of the household of faith. (Gal. 6:10)
it is.
1 Thess. 4:9‑10• 9Now concerning brotherly love, ye have no need that we write to you; for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another;
 10for, indeed, ye do it toward all the brethren that are in the whole of Macedonia. But we exhort you, brethren, that ye abound still more, (1 Thess. 4:9‑10)
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1 Thess. 5:1• 1But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need to be written to. (1 Thess. 5:1)
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1 John 2:27• 27And as for you, the anointing which ye received from him abideth in you, and ye have no need that anyone should teach you; but as the same anointing teacheth you, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye 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.