E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 9:6
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. read more
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E.W. Bullinger
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:6
But this I say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.Other scriptures which carry this same implication are found in Proverbs 11:24; 19:17 and Luke 6:38; and strong disagreement is felt with regard to downgrading the motivation appealed to here. Clines' view that "This is not a very exalted motive for giving"[14] should not be accepted. Giving as an exhibition of trust in God's promise to bless the giver is as exalted as... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:6
6. I say —ELLICOTT and others supply the ellipsis thus: "But remember this." bountifully—literally, "with," or "in blessings." The word itself implies a beneficent spirit in the giver (compare :-, end), and the plural implies the abundance and liberality of the gifts. "The reaping shall correspond to the proportions and spirit of the sowing" [BENGEL]. Compare Ezekiel 34:26, "Showers of blessing." read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 9:1-15
III. INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE COLLECTION FOR THE POOR SAINTS IN JUDEA 8:1-9:15The New Testament reveals that Paul was actively collecting money for "the poor among the saints in Jerusalem" (Romans 15:26) for about five years (A.D. 52-57). He solicited funds from the Christians in Galatia (Acts 18:23; 1 Corinthians 16:1), Macedonia (Acts 19:22; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5; 2 Corinthians 9:2; 2 Corinthians 9:4), Achaia (Romans 15:26; 1 Corinthians 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8-9), and Asia Minor (Acts... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 9:6
One of the great spiritual principles of life is that God blesses people in proportion to their blessing others (cf. Proverbs 11:24-25; Proverbs 19:17; Proverbs 22:8-9; Luke 6:38; Galatians 6:7). Paul reminded his readers of this here by citing the example of the farmer. If he plants little, he harvests little; but if he plants much, he will harvest much. Giving to meet the needs of others is like sowing seed. It will yield fruit of the same kind in time. There will be a profit."The important... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
E. The benefits of generous giving 9:6-15Paul concluded his exhortation regarding the collection by reminding his readers of the benefits God inevitably bestows on those who give liberally. He did this so they would follow through with their purpose and believe that God would provide for the need that their sacrifice would create. read more
John Darby
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Corinthians 9:6
9:6 blessing (a-21) 'Blessing.' The sense is plain, though the word is unusual. I note it in view of verse 6. It is the spirit in which a man gives. as God gives, freely to bless, so ought we. and such as so give shall so reap from him. read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:1-15
(c) 9:1-15. Exhortations to Generous GivingThere 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 as a stimulus to the Macedonians. I send our friends to you only to make sure that our boast of you has not been vain. Remember that the blessing you receive will be in proportion to your giving, and that much spiritual benefit will come both to you and to them by this interchange of sympathy.1. The... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Corinthians 9:6
(6) 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, repeating the word before used, he which soweth in blessings. The obvious meaning of the passage is that a man “reaps,” i.e., gains, the reward of God’s favour and inward satisfaction, not according to the quantitative value of the thing given, except so far as that is an indication of character, but... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
The blessing of Christian giving (9:6-15)God takes notice of the way Christians give, and if they give generously he rewards them generously. People should decide thoughtfully the amount they should give, then give it joyfully (6-7). They need not fear poverty if they give much, because God is able to increase his supply to ensure that generous givers still have more than they need (8-10; cf. Proverbs 11:24). The threefold result of true giving is that the poor are helped, the givers are... read more