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2 Corinthians 9

2 Cor. 9:6 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
this
touto (Greek #5124)
that thing
KJV usage: here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778
I say, He
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
t which soweth
speiro (Greek #4687)
to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: sow(- er), receive seed.
Pronounce: spi'-ro
Origin: probably strengthened from 4685 (through the idea of extending)
sparingly
pheidomenos (Greek #5340)
abstemiously, i.e. stingily
KJV usage: sparingly.
Pronounce: fi-dom-en'-oce
Origin: adverb from participle of 5339
shall reap
therizo (Greek #2325)
to harvest
KJV usage: reap.
Pronounce: ther-id'-zo
Origin: from 2330 (in the sense of the crop)
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
sparingly
pheidomenos (Greek #5340)
abstemiously, i.e. stingily
KJV usage: sparingly.
Pronounce: fi-dom-en'-oce
Origin: adverb from participle of 5339
; and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
he
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
which soweth
speiro (Greek #4687)
to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: sow(- er), receive seed.
Pronounce: spi'-ro
Origin: probably strengthened from 4685 (through the idea of extending)
bountifully
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
eulogia (Greek #2129)
fine speaking, i.e. elegance of language; commendation ("eulogy"), i.e. (reverentially) adoration; religiously, benediction; by implication, consecration; by extension, benefit or largess
KJV usage: blessing (a matter of) bounty (X -tifully), fair speech.
Pronounce: yoo-log-ee'-ah
Origin: from the same as 2127
shall reap
therizo (Greek #2325)
to harvest
KJV usage: reap.
Pronounce: ther-id'-zo
Origin: from 2330 (in the sense of the crop)
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
bountifully
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
eulogia (Greek #2129)
fine speaking, i.e. elegance of language; commendation ("eulogy"), i.e. (reverentially) adoration; religiously, benediction; by implication, consecration; by extension, benefit or largess
KJV usage: blessing (a matter of) bounty (X -tifully), fair speech.
Pronounce: yoo-log-ee'-ah
Origin: from the same as 2127
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Psa. 41:1‑3• 1<<To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.>> Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
 2The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
 3The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness. (Psa. 41:1‑3)
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Prov. 11:24‑25• 24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
 25The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. (Prov. 11:24‑25)
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Prov. 19:17• 17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. (Prov. 19:17)
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Prov. 22:9• 9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. (Prov. 22:9)
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Gal. 6:7,9• 7Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
 9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (Gal. 6:7,9)

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Ministry on This Verse

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I say.
1 Cor. 1:12• 12Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. (1 Cor. 1:12)
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1 Cor. 7:29• 29But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; (1 Cor. 7:29)
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1 Cor. 15:20• 20But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. (1 Cor. 15:20)
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Gal. 3:17• 17And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. (Gal. 3:17)
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Gal. 5:16• 16This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. (Gal. 5:16)
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Eph. 4:17• 17This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, (Eph. 4:17)
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Col. 2:4• 4And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. (Col. 2:4)
He which soweth sparingly.
2 Cor. 9:10• 10Now 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;) (2 Cor. 9:10)
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Psa. 41:1‑3• 1<<To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.>> Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
 2The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
 3The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness. (Psa. 41:1‑3)
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Prov. 11:18,24• 18The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
 24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. (Prov. 11:18,24)
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Prov. 19:17• 17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. (Prov. 19:17)
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Prov. 22:9• 9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. (Prov. 22:9)
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Eccl. 11:1,6• 1Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
 6In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good. (Eccl. 11:1,6)
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Luke 6:38• 38Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. (Luke 6:38)
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Luke 19:16‑26• 16Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
 17And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
 18And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.
 19And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.
 20And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:
 21For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.
 22And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:
 23Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?
 24And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.
 25(And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)
 26For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. (Luke 19:16‑26)
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Gal. 6:7‑9• 7Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
 8For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
 9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (Gal. 6:7‑9)
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Heb. 6:10• 10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. (Heb. 6:10)
• It is no question of correspondence in kind, but it may be spiritually also and so much the better. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 9:1-7” by W. Kelly)
• His point is simple: if we sow with a sparing hand in our giving, our reaping will be sparse; conversely, if we sow with a liberal hand, our blessing will be bountiful. It takes faith to see and to act on this....Paul does not exactly say that the giver will reap in temporal wealth, but in “blessing.” This could be in a spiritual sense, as well as temporally. (“The Principles in Giving: 2 Corinthians 8:10-15 and Chapter 9” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But this is true, he that sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that sows in the spirit of blessinga shall reap also in blessing:

JND Translation Notes

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"Blessing." The sense is plain, though the word is unusual. I note it in view of verse 6. It is the spirit in which a man gives. as God gives, freely to bless, so ought we. and such as so give shall so reap from him.

W. Kelly Translation

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But this [I say], he that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth in blessings shall reap also in blessings;