2 Corinthians 9:1-15.
2 Corinthians 9.1-15
The Money for God's People
I don't need to write you about the money you plan to give for God's
people. I know how eager you are to give. And I have proudly told the
Lord's followers in Macedonia that you people in Achaia have been
ready for a whole year. Now your desire to give has made them want to
give. That's why I am sending Titus and the two others to you. I want
you to be ready, just as I promised. This will prove that we were not
wrong to brag about you. Some followers from Macedonia may come with
me, and I want them to find that you have the money ready. If you
don't, I would be embarrassed for trusting you to do this. But you
would be embarrassed even more. So I have decided to ask Titus and
the others to spend some time with you before I arrive. This way they
can arrange to collect the money you have promised. Then you will have
the chance to give because you want to, and not because you feel
forced to. Remember this saying, "A few seeds make a small harvest,
but a lot of seeds make a big harvest." Each of you must make up your
own mind about how much to give. But don't feel sorry that you must
give and don't feel that you are forced to give. God loves people who
love to give. God can bless you with everything you need, and you
will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for
others. The Scriptures say, "God freely gives his gifts to the poor,
and always does right." God gives seed to farmers and provides
everyone with food. He will increase what you have, so that you can
give even more to those in need. You will be blessed in every way,
and you will be able to keep on being generous. Then many people will
thank God when we deliver your gift. What you are doing is much more
than a service that supplies God's people with what they need. It is
something that will make many others thank God. The way in which you
have proved yourselves by this service will bring honor and praise to
God. You believed the message about Christ, and you obeyed it by
sharing generously with God's people and with everyone else. Now they
are praying for you and want to see you, because God used you to bless
them so very much. Thank God for his gift that is too wonderful for
words!"
Father God, forgive mu sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and for shedding his blood for me. Three days
later you resurrected him. I accept that. I invite Jesus Christ into
my heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
The Money for God's People
I don't need to write you about the money you plan to give for God's
people. I know how eager you are to give. And I have proudly told the
Lord's followers in Macedonia that you people in Achaia have been
ready for a whole year. Now your desire to give has made them want to
give. That's why I am sending Titus and the two others to you. I want
you to be ready, just as I promised. This will prove that we were not
wrong to brag about you. Some followers from Macedonia may come with
me, and I want them to find that you have the money ready. If you
don't, I would be embarrassed for trusting you to do this. But you
would be embarrassed even more. So I have decided to ask Titus and
the others to spend some time with you before I arrive. This way they
can arrange to collect the money you have promised. Then you will have
the chance to give because you want to, and not because you feel
forced to. Remember this saying, "A few seeds make a small harvest,
but a lot of seeds make a big harvest." Each of you must make up your
own mind about how much to give. But don't feel sorry that you must
give and don't feel that you are forced to give. God loves people who
love to give. God can bless you with everything you need, and you
will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for
others. The Scriptures say, "God freely gives his gifts to the poor,
and always does right." God gives seed to farmers and provides
everyone with food. He will increase what you have, so that you can
give even more to those in need. You will be blessed in every way,
and you will be able to keep on being generous. Then many people will
thank God when we deliver your gift. What you are doing is much more
than a service that supplies God's people with what they need. It is
something that will make many others thank God. The way in which you
have proved yourselves by this service will bring honor and praise to
God. You believed the message about Christ, and you obeyed it by
sharing generously with God's people and with everyone else. Now they
are praying for you and want to see you, because God used you to bless
them so very much. Thank God for his gift that is too wonderful for
words!"
Father God, forgive mu sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and for shedding his blood for me. Three days
later you resurrected him. I accept that. I invite Jesus Christ into
my heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
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