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2 Corinthians 9:6

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 6 But as to this, whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.+

2 Corinthians 9:6

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 6 Τοῦτο This δέ, but, ὁ the (one) σπείρων sowing φειδομένως sparingly φειδομένως sparingly καὶ also θερίσει, he will reap, καὶ and ὁ the (one) σπείρων sowing ἐπ’ upon εὐλογίαις blessings ἐπ’ upon εὐλογίαις blessings καὶ also θερίσει. he will reap.

2 Corinthians 9:6

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 6 But as to this, he that sows sparingly+ will also reap sparingly; and he that sows bountifully+ will also reap bountifully.

2 Corinthians 9:6

The Bible in Living English
- 6 * But there is this, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

2 Corinthians 9:6

American Standard Version
- 6 But this I say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

2 Corinthians 9:6

The Emphasized Bible
- 6 As to this however He that soweth sparingly Sparingly also shall reap, And he that soweth with blessings With blessings also shall reap:

2 Corinthians 9:6

King James Version
- 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

2 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 9

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 9:6
  
  whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully: The expression “bountifully” describes sowing an abundance of material blessings or benefits. Paul encourages the Christians in Corinth to sow bountifully, that is, to show generosity in connection with the relief ministry for the brothers in Jerusalem. (Ro 15:26; 2Co 8:4; 9:1, 7) Those brothers had apparently suffered many hardships, perhaps losing many of their possessions as a result of persecution from the Jews. (1Th 2:14) Paul indicates that the Corinthian Christians would also “reap bountifully,” receiving such blessings as God’s undeserved kindness and favor, as well as the assurance that they too would be cared for in a material way. (2Co 9:8, 10) All the brothers would give glory to God and thank him, either for the privilege of giving or for the assistance that they received.—2Co 9:11-14.