2 Corinthians 9:10 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Now 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 Corinthians 9:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Now he that ministereth seed to the sower - This is an expression of an earnest wish. In the previous verses he had stated the promises, or had shown what we had a right to expect as a consequenc...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for [your] food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the (i) fruits of your righteousness;) (i) There is no inheritance as good to...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

This concern brings him, however, to a renewed consideration of the grace or liberality, and of the blessings attached to it. He touches in succession on the proper temper of such liberality ( 2 Cori...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

ministereth. Greek. epichoregeo. Occurs elsewhere, Galatians 1:3 ; Galatians 1:5 . Colossians 2:19 . 2Pe 1:5, 2 Peter 1:11 . The prefix epi suggests God's liberal supply. Compare Isaiah 55:...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

10. He that supplieth. A beautieth circumlocution, in place of the term God, and full of consolation. (724) For the person that sows seed in the proper season, appears when reaping to ga...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now 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;) Now he that ministereth seed to the sower -...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Now he that ministereth, &c.— Now may he that ministereth seed to the sower, and bread for food, both minister and multiply your seed, and increase the fruits of your beneficence. See Isaiah...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Now 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;) Translate as Isaiah 55:10 , 'He that...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(c) 9:1-15. Exhortations to Generous Giving There is no need to write to you about the purpose and necessity of the collection, for your zeal in the matter is well known, and has been used by me...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Now he that ministereth seed to the sower. — Better, he that giveth bounteously. The Greek verb ( epichorêgein ) has a somewhat interesting history. Originally it expressed the act of one who und...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Enriched unto Liberality 2 Corinthians 9:8-15 We are not really poorer by what we give away; and God will never starve His own almoners. Note the comprehensiveness of 2 Corinthians 9:8 . God's...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In concluding this subject of the collection for the saints the apostle declares that he desires that their giving should be glad and spontaneous. He excludes two methods of giving, "grudgingly," tha...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(6) But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. (7) Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

THE SEED AND ITS LESSONS ‘He that supplieth seed to the sower and bread for food, shall supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness.’ 2 Corinthians 9...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now he that ministereth seed to the sower, and bread for your food ,.... For so the words ought to be pointed and read, as is clear from Isaiah 55:10 to which they refer; and are a "periphrasis" o...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

His righteousness endureth for ever ] Never did a charitable act go away without the retribution of a blessing. See Trapp on " Mat 10:42 " 10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both mi...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Now he that ministereth seed to the sower By making the earth fruitful; and bread for your food (So Bengelius reads,) namely, all things needful for your souls and bodies. May he supply and mult...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Paul does not stress the rightness of their ministering to the saints: this would be superfluous, for of this they were already persuaded, and so expressed themselves, so that Paul had boasted to the...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Charity Urged. A. D. 57. 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also spari...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The God, whose providence and blessing maketh rich, and who giveth this seed to the sower, supply you with whatsoever you stand in need of for this life, and give you a heart to multiply that spiritu...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Further Reasons Why They Should Reveal Their Generosity ( 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 ). It is often noted that this chapter appears to repeat to some extent the ideas in chapter 8, yet from a different...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 2 Corinthians 9:1 —Connected, in word [περί, in both cases] and in fact, with 1 Corinthians 15:1 , which belongs to the initiation of this “collection,” this “ministration” for th...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 9:1 . Touching the ministering to the saints in Judea, it is superfluous for me to write to you. What a method of finding the avenues of the heart. He knew their forwardness he had...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Encouragement to the Corinthians to fulfil their promises by giving speedily ( 2 Corinthians 9:1-47 ), amply ( 2 Corinthians 9:6 ), cheerfully ( 2 Corinthians 9:7 ), and thereby earn...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

God blesses liberal giving:
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 3:12 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:10 ; 2 Corinthians 9:6 ; Ecclesiastes 11:6 ; Ephesians 5:9 ; Genesis 1:11 ; Genesis 1:12 ; Genesis 47:19 ; Genesis 47:23 ; Genesis 47:24 ; Hosea 10...
2 Corinthians 9:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

And he who supplieth seed — Opportunity and ability to help others. And bread — All things needful for your own souls and bodies. Will continually supply you with that seed, yea, multiply it to you...

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:10 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 9:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 9:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 9:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 9:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes