2 Corinthians 9:5
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 9
“Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.”2 Corinthians 9:5
What Does 2 Corinthians 9:5 Mean?
2 Corinthians 9:5 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 9, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Generosity, and Stewardship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 9:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 John 3:17“But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?”Proverbs 11:24“There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.”Leviticus 23:22“And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not make clean riddance of the corners of thy field when thou reapest, neither shalt thou gather any gleaning of thy harvest: thou shalt leave them unto the poor, and to the stranger: I am the LORD your God.”Philippians 4:17“Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.”Genesis 33:11“Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it.”Joshua 15:19“Who answered, Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the nether springs.”Judges 5:9“My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.”1 Samuel 25:27“And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.”Deuteronomy 15:10“Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.”Deuteronomy 16:10“And thou shalt keep the feast of weeks unto the LORD thy God with a tribute of a freewill offering of thine hand, which thou shalt give unto the LORD thy God, according as the LORD thy God hath blessed thee:”1 Kings 3:6“And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.”2 Kings 5:15“And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant.”Judges 1:15“And she said unto him, Give me a blessing: for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And Caleb gave her the upper springs and the nether springs.”1 Samuel 30:26“And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD;”Isaiah 36:16“Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me: and eat ye every one of his vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his own cistern;”Joel 2:14“Who knoweth if he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him; even a meat offering and a drink offering unto the LORD your God?”Acts 28:10“Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.”1 Corinthians 16:2“Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.”2 Corinthians 8:6“Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.”2 Corinthians 12:17“Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?”
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