2 Corinthians 9:5 Cross References: I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your aforepromised bounty, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not of extortion.

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◄ 2 Corinthians 9:5 ►

So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the bountiful gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly.

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Genesis 33:11
Please take my present that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have all I need. So Jacob pressed him until he accepted.

Judges 1:15
"Give me a blessing," she answered. "Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me springs of water as well." So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs.

2 Corinthians 9:3
But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said.

2 Corinthians 9:6
Consider this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

2 Corinthians 12:17
Did I overreach by anyone I sent you?

Philippians 4:17
Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.

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and make.

2 Corinthians 8:6
So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.

1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

bounty.

Genesis 33:11
Please take my present that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have all I need. So Jacob pressed him until he accepted.

1 Samuel 25:27
Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you.

1 Samuel 30:26
When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, "Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD's enemies."

2 Kings 5:15
Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, "Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant."

whereof ye had notice before.

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