2Corinthians:9

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* REGARDING the service to the holy , it is superfluous for me to write to you . * For I know your readiness and I am boasting about you to the Macedonians , that Achaia was ready a year ago , and your zeal has stimulated the most of them . * I am sending the brethren that our boasting about you may not be proved in this matter an empty boast , so that you may be ready as I have said , * and if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared , we , not to say you , may not be made ashamed of this confidence . * So I think it necessary to urge the brethren to go on in advance to you and prepare before-hand your promised gift , that it may be ready as a gift and not as if extorted . * Remember this , he who sows sparingly will reap sparingly and he who sows bountifully will reap bountifully . * Let each give as he has purposed in his heart , not grudgingly nor of necessity , for God loves a cheerful giver . * God is able to make every blessing abound for you so that having in everything always all that you need , you may abound in every good work , * as it is written , "He scattered , he gave to the poor , his righteousness endures forever ." * He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and make abundant your seed and will increase the fruits of your righteousness . * You will be enriched in everything so that you will have all liberality which through our agency causes thanksgiving to God . * For the performance of this sacred service not only supplies the needs of the holy , but also overflows to God in many thanksgivings . * By the proof afforded by this service men are led to glorify God for your fidelity to your profession of faith in the good news of Christ , and for the liberality of your contributions toward them and toward all . * In their prayers in your behalf they pour out their longing love for you because of the surpassing grace of God that is upon you . * Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift !

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