2 Corinthians 9:6 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. ”

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But this I say - This I say in order to induce you to give liberally. This I say to prevent your supposing that because it is to be a voluntary offering you may give only from your superfluity, a...
2 Corinthians 9:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(2) But this [I say], He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. (2) Alms must be given neither grudgingly, nor with a loathful...
2 Corinthians 9:6 - 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 9:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

sparingly . Greek pheidomenos. Only here. Compare pheidomai , 2 Corinthians 1:23 bountifully . Lit, upon (Greek. epi. App-104.) blessings, as above. Figure of speech Symploke.
2 Corinthians 9:6 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

6. Now the case is this (719) He now commends alms-giving by a beautiful similitude, comparing it to sowing. For in sowing, the seed is cast forth by the hand, is scattered upon the ground...
2 Corinthians 9:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But this I say , He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. He which soweth sparingly - This is a plain maxim: no man can expec...
2 Corinthians 9:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. I say - supply the ellipsis, 'But this (is to be borne in min...
2 Corinthians 9:6 - 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 9:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

He which, soweth sparingly... — It is interesting to note the occurrence of this thought in another Epistle of this period ( Galatians 6:7-8 ). He which soweth bountifully... — Literally, repeat...
2 Corinthians 9:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“God Loveth a Cheerful Giver” 2 Corinthians 9:1-7 Paul evidently had considerable anxiety about the collection at Corinth for the starving saints at Jerusalem. He had started the idea, not mere...
2 Corinthians 9:6 - 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 9:6 - 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 9:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But this I say ,.... This the apostle would have the Corinthians take notice of, and well consider, it being what he could aver for truth, by observation and experience; that as in things natural, s...
2 Corinthians 9:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But this I say , He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Ver. 6. Which soweth bountifully ] Gr. "that soweth in blessing...
2 Corinthians 9:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Yet have I sent the brethren Above mentioned before me; lest our boasting of you should be in vain Lest you should be found unprepared. To make up beforehand To complete before my arrival; you...
2 Corinthians 9:6 - 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 9:6 - 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 9:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Whereas covetous persons think all lost which they give to charitable uses, the apostle correcteth their mistake, by letting them know, that it is no more lost than the seed is which the husbandman c...
2 Corinthians 9:6 - 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 9:6 - 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 9:6 - 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 9:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly. The way and worth of genuine beneficence I. The way. 1. Bountifully ( 2 Corinthians 9:6 ). 2. Deliberately ( 2 Corinthians 9:7 ). A sp...
2 Corinthians 9:6 - 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 9:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The gifts of Christians should be measured by the greatness of their love toward God:
2 Corinthians 9:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:12 ; 1 Corinthians 15:20 ; 1 Corinthians 7:29 ; 2 Corinthians 9:10 ; Colossians 2:4 ; Ecclesiastes 11:1 ; Ecclesiastes 11:6 ; Ephesians 4:17 ; Galatians 3:17 ; Galatians 5:1...
2 Corinthians 9:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

He that soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly; he that soweth bountifully shall reap bountifully — A general rule. God will proportion the reward to the work, and the temper whence it proceeds.

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 9:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 9:6 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 9:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 9:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes