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2 Corinthians 9:5 · KJV

"Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness."

King James Version

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Passage Context

3Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:
4Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.
5Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.
6But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prepare for giving in your life?

2

What does generosity mean to you?

3

When have you felt pressured to give, and how did it affect you?

Life Application

faith

Giving should come from a place of joy, not obligation. Reflect on how you can give with a cheerful heart.

community

Consider organizing a group effort to support a cause, ensuring that everyone is prepared to contribute.

Places in This Verse

Corinth(Corinth, Greece today)

A bustling city known for its trade and cultural diversity, where Paul established a church and nurtured its growth.

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