2 Corinthians 9:1

Contextual Overview

¹ I really don't need to write to you about this help for God's people. ¹ Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the offering for the saints, ¹ Of the ministrynge to ye saynctes it is but superfluous for me to write vnto you: ¹ It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the holy ones, ¹ For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;¹ I really do not need to write you about this help for God's people. ¹ For as concerning the service to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: ¹ For as concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: ¹ Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints, ¹ It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,

Bible Verse Review
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touching: Genesis 27:42, 1 Samuel 20:23, 2 Kings 22:18, Job 37:23, Psalms 45:1, Matthew 22:31, Romans 11:28, Philippians 3:5, Philippians 3:6

the ministering: 2 Corinthians 9:12-14, 2 Corinthians 8:4-15, Galatians 2:10, Galatians 6:10

it is: 1 Thessalonians 4:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:1, 1 John 2:27

Reciprocal: Leviticus 25:35 - then Acts 2:45 - parted Acts 11:29 - to send Romans 12:13 - Distributing Romans 15:31 - and that 1 Corinthians 16:15 - to the 2 Timothy 1:18 - ministered Hebrews 6:10 - which 1 Peter 4:10 - minister

Cross-References

Genesis 1:22
And God blessed them, saying, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth."

Genesis 1:22
And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.

Genesis 1:22
God blessed them and said, "Have many young ones so that you may grow in number. Fill the water of the seas, and let the birds grow in number on the earth."

Genesis 1:22
God blessed them and said, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the water in the seas, and let the birds multiply on the earth."

Genesis 1:22
And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.

Genesis 1:22
God blessed them, saying, "Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth."

Genesis 1:22
And God blessed them, saying, "Be fruitful, multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth."

Genesis 1:22
and blesside hem, and seide, Wexe ye, and be ye multiplied, and fille ye the watris of the see, and briddis be multiplied on erthe.

Genesis 1:22
And God blesseth them, saying, `Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and the fowl let multiply in the earth:'

Genesis 1:22
Then God blessed them and said, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters of the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth."

Gill's Notes on the Bible

For as touching the ministering to the saints,.... It looks at first sight as if the apostle was entering upon a new subject, though by what follows it appears to be the same; for by "ministering to the saints", he does not mean the ministry of the Gospel to them; nor that mutual assistance members of churches are to give each other; but either the fellowship of ministering to the saints, which the churches had entreated him, and his fellow ministers, to take upon them, namely, to take the charge of their collections, and distribute them to the poor saints at Jerusalem; or rather these collections themselves, and their liberality in them: with respect to which he says,

it is superfluous for me to write to you; that is, he thought it unnecessary to say any more upon that head, because he had used so many arguments already to engage them in it, in the foregoing chapter; and because he had sent three brethren to them, who well understood the nature of this service, and were very capable of speaking to it, and of enforcing the reasonings already used; and more especially he judged it needless to dwell on this subject, for the reasons following.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For as touching the ministering to the saints - In regard to the collection that was to be taken up for the aid of the poor Christians in Judea; see the notes on Romans 15:26; 1 Corinthians 16:1; 2 Corinthians 8:0.

It is superfluous ... - It is needless to urge that matter on you, because I know that you acknowledge the obligation to do it, and have already purposed it.

For me to write to you - That is, to write more, or to write largely on the subject. It is unnecessary for me to urge arguments why it should be done; and all that is proper is to offer some suggestions in regard to the manner in which it shall be accomplished.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

CHAPTER IX.

St. Paul intimates that so ready were the Corinthians to make

this charitable contribution, that it was scarcely necessary

for him to write, 1, 2.

But lest they should not be ready when he came, he had sent

the brethren, Titus, c., beforehand lest, if any of the

Macedonians should come with him, they should find them not

prepared, though he had boasted so much of their ready mind,

3-5.

He gives them directions how they shall contribute; and the

advantage to be gained by it, in the fulfilment of the

promises of God, 6-11.

He shows them that by this means the poor shall be relieved,

God glorified, their Christian temper manifested, and the

prayers of many engaged in their behalf, 12-14.

And concludes with giving thanks to God for his unspeakable

gift, 15.

NOTES ON CHAP. IX.

Verse 2 Corinthians 9:1. It is superfluous for me to write to you — I need not enlarge, having already said enough. See the preceding chapter.