2 Corinthians 9:7-15 ▼

7 Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God {Theos} loves {agapa} a cheerful giver .

8 And God {Theos} is able to make all grace abound to you⁺, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you⁺ will abound in every good work.

9 As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever .”

10 Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your⁺ store of seed and will increase the harvest of your⁺ righteousness.

11 You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God {Theō}.

12 For this ministry {diakonia} of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints (holy ones) but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God {Theō}.

13 Because of the proof this ministry provides {diakonias}, the saints will glorify God {Theon} for your⁺ obedient confession of the gospel (good news) of Christ (the Anointed One), and for the generosity of your contribution {koinōnias} to them and to all the others.

14 And their prayers for you⁺ will express their affection for you⁺, because of the surpassing grace God {Theou} has given you⁺.

15 Thanks be to God {Theō} for His indescribable gift!