2 Corinthians 9: A Cheerful Giver

Paul writes that he has boasted about the Corinthians' readiness to give, and he is sending the brothers ahead so their gift will be ready as a willing offering and not something forced. Whoever sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will reap generously. Each person should give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under pressure, for God loves a cheerful giver. God is able to make all grace overflow, so that believers have enough for every good work. Their generosity will supply the needs of God's people and overflow in many thanksgivings to God. Paul ends with thanks to God for His indescribable gift.

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¹ It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to those of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for the past year. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ But I have sent the brothers so that our boasting on your behalf may not be in vain in this respect, that, just as I said, you may be prepared,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ lest by any means, if anyone from Macedonia comes there with me and finds you unprepared, we (to say nothing of you) would be disappointed in this confident boasting.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ As it is written, “He has scattered abroad. He has given to the poor. His righteousness remains forever.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ Now may he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ you being enriched in everything for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through much giving of thanks to God,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, yearn for you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ Now thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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2 Corinthians 9 · Preschool

Happy Giving

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“Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

2 Corinthians 9:7 (WEB)

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Thank You, God, for making me!

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God Loves a Cheerful Giver

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Paul has boasted to the churches of Macedonia about how eager the Corinthians were to give. He is sending brothers ahead so the promised gift will be ready, and so it will be a generous gift and not one squeezed out of them.

Paul uses a farming picture. Whoever sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will reap generously. Each person should give what he has decided in his heart. He should not give because he feels forced. God loves a cheerful giver. God is able to make all grace abound, so believers have enough of everything and plenty for every good work.

God, who gives seed to the sower and bread for food, will multiply their seed and increase their harvest of righteousness. Their gifts will meet the needs of God's people. They will lead many to thank God. Others will praise God for their obedience and will pray for them. Paul ends with thanks to God for His indescribable gift.

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What farming picture does Paul use?
What kind of giver does God love?
Why does God make grace abound?
What does Paul thank God for at the end?

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Godsowsgracebrothersgift

He is sending ahead so the promised gift will be ready, and so it will be a generous gift and not one squeezed out of them.
Whoever sparingly will reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will reap generously.
loves a cheerful giver.
God is able to make all abound, so believers have enough of everything and plenty for every good work.
Paul ends with thanks to God for His indescribable .

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God loves a cheerful giver. Why do you think the attitude of the heart matters as much as the gift?
Paul says generosity leads others to thank God. How could your giving point someone else toward God?

Memory Verse

“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.”

2 Corinthians 9:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for all the good things You give. Help me . Amen.

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How does giving point others to God?
How does trusting God help us give?

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2 Corinthians 9 · Grade 5

Sowing Generously

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Paul continues the theme of the collection for Jerusalem. He has boasted of Achaia's readiness, which stirred up many in Macedonia. He is sending brothers ahead so that, if Macedonians come with him, neither he nor the Corinthians will be embarrassed. The gift should be ready as a willing blessing, not as an extortion.

Paul applies a principle from farming and wisdom literature. Whoever sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will reap bountifully. Each one should give as he has decided in his heart, not with regret or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver (9:7). God is able to make all grace abound, so that believers have enough at all times and can do every good work. Paul quotes Psalm 112, which describes the righteous person who scatters gifts to the poor.

The God who supplies seed and bread will multiply their resources and enlarge the harvest of their righteousness. Generosity has a vertical result as well as a horizontal one. It supplies the needs of the saints and overflows in many thanksgivings to God. The Jerusalem believers will glorify God for the Corinthians' obedient confession of the Good News, and they will pray for them with longing. The chapter rises to doxology: thanks be to God for His indescribable gift, the gift of Christ that lies behind all Christian giving.

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Why is Paul sending the brothers ahead?
What Psalm does Paul quote?
What are the two results of generosity?
What is the indescribable gift?

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May ____ to every good work

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He who ____ bountifully will also reap bountifully

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Paul says God supplies seed to the sower. How does trusting God's provision free a person to give generously?
The chapter ends with thanks for God's indescribable gift. How does gratitude for Christ shape the way you give your time, money, and gifts?

Memory Verse

“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.”

2 Corinthians 9:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for all the good things You give. Help me . Amen.

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Why does God care about the heart of the giver?
How does gratitude shape your giving?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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