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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•  (Psa. 41:1‑3)
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Prov. 11:24‑25•  (Prov. 11:24‑25)
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Prov. 19:17•  (Prov. 19:17)
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Prov. 22:9•  (Prov. 22:9)
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Gal. 6:7,9• 7Be not deceived: God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, this also shall he reap;
 9But in well-doing let us not be faint-hearted, for in due time we shall reap, if we do not faint. (Gal. 6:7,9)

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Sower; Sowing

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Ministry on This Verse

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I say.
1 Cor. 1:12• 12But I say this, that each 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 season is straitened: henceforth that both those that have wives be as having none, (1 Cor. 7:29)
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1 Cor. 15:20• 20But now is Christ raised from [the] dead, firstfruit of those fallen asleep. (1 Cor. 15:20)
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Gal. 3:17• 17Now this I say: the covenant ratified beforehand by God, the law, which took place four hundred and thirty years after, doth not annul so as to make the promise void. (Gal. 3:17)
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Gal. 5:16• 16But I say, walk by the Spirit, and ye shall in no wise fulfil flesh's lust. (Gal. 5:16)
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Eph. 4:17• 17This then I say and testify in [the] Lord that ye should no longer walk even as also the rest of the nations walk in vanity of their mind, (Eph. 4:17)
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Col. 2:4• 4And this I say that no one may beguile you by persuasive speech. (Col. 2:4)
He which soweth sparingly.
2 Cor. 9:10• 10But he that supplieth seed to the sower and bread for eating will supply and multiply your sowing and increase the fruits of your righteousness; (2 Cor. 9:10)
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Psa. 41:1‑3•  (Psa. 41:1‑3)
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Prov. 11:18,24•  (Prov. 11:18,24)
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Prov. 19:17•  (Prov. 19:17)
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Prov. 22:9•  (Prov. 22:9)
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Eccl. 11:1,6•  (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 be given into your bosom: for with the same measure with which ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. (Luke 6:38)
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Luke 19:16‑26• 16And the first came up saying, Lord, thy mina has produced ten minas.
 17And he said to him, Well [done] thou good bondman, because thou hast been faithful in that which is least, be thou in authority over ten cities.
 18And the second came saying, Lord, thy mina has made five minas.
 19And he said also to this one, And thou, be over five cities.
 20And the other came, saying, Lord, behold thy mina which I kept laid up in a napkin.
 21For I feared thee, because thou art a harsh man: thou takest up what thou layedst not down, and reapest what thou didst now sow.
 22He says to him, Out of thy mouth I will judge thee, wicked bondman. Thou knewest that I am a harsh man, taking up what I laid not down, and reaping what I did not sow.
 23And why gavest thou not my money into a bank, and at my coming I should have received it with interest?
 24And he said to those that stood by, Take from him the mina and give [it] to him that hath ten.
 25And they said to him, Lord, he has ten minas.
 26I say unto you, that to everyone that hath shall be given, and from him that hath not that even which he hath shall be taken. (Luke 19:16‑26)
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Gal. 6:7‑9• 7Be not deceived: God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, this also shall he reap;
 8for he that soweth unto his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth unto the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life eternal.
 9But in well-doing let us not be faint-hearted, for in due time we shall reap, if we do not faint. (Gal. 6:7‑9)
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Heb. 6:10• 10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the love which ye showed unto his name, in that ye ministered to his 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;