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2 Corinthians 9:6

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Corinthians 9:6

Verse 6 of 15

Scripture focus

But this [I say], He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

2 Corinthians 9:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 9:6

Theological / Devotional

He which soweth. In the Bible, the figure of sowing and reaping is a very familiar one. The relation between sowing and reaping is natural and just. It is altogether in harmony with the principles of God’s government (Proverbs 11:24, 25; 19:17; 22:9; Galatians 6:7-10). A good farmer does not sow grudgingly or sparingly, but cheerfully and bountifully, knowing the relationship between sowing and harvest.

Bountifully. The word reveals the elevated and divine nature of Christian liberality. Christian giving is not a sacrifice at all, but preparation for a harvest. God’s “unspeakable gift” (verse 15) brought immeasurable blessings to mankind, and to Christ it brought joy as He saw the result of His passion and was satisfied (Isaiah 53:11). In the plan of salvation God demonstrated the way to sow, and He guarantees the harvest. Man must choose whether he will reap the blessings that God has in store for him.

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