2Cor 9:1-2, 5, 7 | ESV | STEP | Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints ,

2 Corinthians 9:1-2

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1 Now ^ait is superfluous for me to write to you about ^bthe ministry for the saints, 2 for I know your readiness, ^cof which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready ^dsince last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them.

2 Corinthians 9:5

5 So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance for the ^egift ^{▼▼Greek blessing; twice in this verse} you have promised, so that it may be ready ^gas a willing gift, ^hnot as an exaction. ^{▼▼Or a gift expecting something in return; Greek greed}

2 Corinthians 9:7

7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, ^jnot reluctantly or under compulsion, for ^kGod loves a cheerful giver.