2 Corinthians 9:11-13 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:6-16

Here we have, I. Proper directions to be observed about the right and acceptable manner of bestowing charity; and it is of great concernment that we not only do what is required, but do it as is commanded. Now, as to the manner in which the apostle would have the Corinthians give, observe, 1. It should be bountifully; this was intimated, 2 Cor. 9:5; that a liberal contribution was expected, a matter of bounty, not what savoured of covetousness; and he offers to their consideration that men who... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

9:6-15 Further, there is this--He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will reap bountifully. Let each man give as he has decided in his heart. Let him not give as if it hurt him to give or as if it was being forced out of him, for it is the happy giver whom God loves. God can supply you with an overflowing measure of every grace, so that because in all things at all times you have all sufficiency, you may excel in every good work. As it stands written, "He... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:11

Being enriched in everything to all bountifulness ,.... These words may be connected with 2 Corinthians 9:8 being included in a parenthesis; and the sense is, that God was not only able to give them a sufficiency, and would give them a sufficiency of temporal things, as food and raiment to their satisfaction, and contentment for themselves, but a fulness, an exuberancy, an overplus also; not for luxury and intemperance, but that having such an affluence in all the good things of life, they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:12

For the administration of this service ,.... Not only by the Corinthians, and others, in giving and collecting, but by the apostles in ministering and distributing their contributions to the poor saints, produced these two very good effects: for it not only supplieth the wants of the saints ; makes up their deficiencies, relieves their necessities, and furnishes them with what is comfortable and refreshing to them under their many sorrowful circumstances, which is answering a very... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:13

Whiles by the experiment of this ministration ,.... That is, the poor saints at Jerusalem having a specimen, a proof, an experience of the liberality of the Gentile churches ministered to them by the apostles, first, they glorify God ; by giving thanks unto him, acknowledging him to be the author of all the grace and goodness which they, and others, were partakers of; particularly for your professed subjection to the Gospel of Christ . The Gospel of Christ is the doctrine of grace,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:11

Being enriched in every thing - Observe, Why does God give riches? That they may be applied to his glory, and the good of men. Why does he increase riches? That those who have them may exercise all bountifulness. And if they be enriched in every thing, what will be the consequence if they do not exercise all bountifulness? Why, God will curse their blessings; the rust shall canker them, and the moth shall consume their garments. But if, on the other hand, they do thus apply them, then they... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:12

For the administration of this service - The poor are relieved, see the hand of God in this relief, and give God the glory of his grace. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:13

By the experiment of this ministration - In this, and in the preceding and following verses, the apostle enumerates the good effects that would be produced by their liberal almsgiving to the poor saints at Jerusalem. The wants of the saints would be supplied. Many thanksgivings would thereby be rendered unto God. The Corinthians would thereby give proof of their subjection to the Gospel. And, 4. The prayers of those relieved will ascend up to God in the behalf of their benefactors. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:11

Verse 11 11.May be enriched unto all bountifulness. Again he makes use of the term bountifulness, to express the nature of true liberality — when, casting all our care upon God, (1 Peter 5:7,) we cheerfully lay out what belongs to us for whatever purposes He directs. He teaches us (729) that these are the true riches of believers, when, relying upon the providence of God for the sufficiency of their support, they are not by distrust kept back from doing good. Nor is it without good reason,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:12

Verse 12 By the term administration, he means what he had undertaken at the request of the Churches. Now what we render functionem (service), is in the Greek λειτουργία term that sometimes denotes a sacrifice, sometimes any office that is publicly assigned. (730) Either of them will suit this passage well. For on the one hand, it is no unusual thing for alms to be termed sacrifices; and, on the other hand, as on occasion of offices being distributed among citizens, (731) no one grudges to... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:6-16

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:12

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