2 Corinthians 9:5–13

⁵Therefore I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance the generous gift^z you promised, so that it will be ready as a gift and not as an extortion.^aa

⁶The point is this:^B The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. ⁷Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves^a a cheerful giver. ⁸And God is able^b to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work. ⁹As it is written:

He distributed freely;^c

he gave to the poor;

his righteousness endures forever.^Cd

¹⁰Now the one who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will also provide and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness.^{e 11}You will be enriched^f in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us. ¹²For the ministry of this service^g is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. ¹³Because of the proof provided by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity^h in sharing with them and with everyone.