2 Corinthians 9:5-7

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


The Cheerful Giver

6The point is this: fwhoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully
Greek with blessings; twice in this verse
will also reap bountifully.
7Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, hnot reluctantly or under compulsion, for iGod loves a cheerful giver.
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