2 Corinthians 9:1

2 Corinthians 9:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
• New International Version (NIV)There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the Lord’s people.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you;

Context of 2 Corinthians 9:1

I don’t need to write anything further to you about helping the Christians ⌞in Jerusalem⌟. 2I know how willing you are to help, and I brag about you to the believers in the province of Macedonia. I tell them, “The people of Greece have been ready ⌞to send their collection⌟ since last year,” and your enthusiasm has moved most of them ⌞to act⌟. 3I’ve sent my coworkers so that when we brag that you’re ready, we can back it up.

2 Corinthians 9:1 word by word

Περὶ μὲν γὰρ τῆς διακονίας τῆς εἰς τοὺς ἁγίους περισσόν μοί ἐστιν τὸ γράφειν ὑμῖν·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• as touchingπερίperi · aboutG4012
• ·μένmen · on the other handG3303
• the ministeringὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the ministeringδιακονίαdiakonia · serviceG1248
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• the saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40
• it isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• superfluousπερισσόςperissos · excessiveG4053
• for meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• to writeγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• to youσύsu · youG4771

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 9:1

• Genesis 27:42When Rebekah was told what her older son Esau had said, she sent for her younger son Jacob and said to him, “Watch out! Your brother Esau is comforting himself by planning to kill you.
• 1 Samuel 20:23We have made a promise to each other, and the Lord is ⌞a witness⌟ between you and me forever.”
• 2 Kings 22:18⌞Huldah added,⌟ “But tell Judah’s king who sent you to me to ask the Lord a question, ‘This is what the Lord God of Israel says about the words you heard:
• Job 37:23The Almighty, whom we can’t reach, is great in power and judgment, has more than enough righteousness, and does not oppress.
• Psalms 45:1My heart is overflowing with good news. I will direct my song to the king. My tongue is a pen for a skillful writer.
• Matthew 22:31Haven’t you read what God told you about the dead coming back to life? He said,
• Romans 11:28The Good News made the Jewish people enemies because of you. But by God’s choice they are loved because of their ancestors.
• Philippians 3:5I was circumcised on the eighth day. I’m a descendant of Israel. I’m from the tribe of Benjamin. I’m a pure-blooded Hebrew. When it comes to following Jewish laws, I was a Pharisee.
• 2 Corinthians 9:12What you do to serve others not only provides for the needs of God’s people, but also produces more and more prayers of thanksgiving to God.
• 2 Corinthians 8:4They made an appeal to us, begging us to let them participate in the ministry of God’s kindness to his holy people ⌞in Jerusalem⌟.
• Galatians 2:10The only thing they asked us to do was to remember the poor, the very thing which I was eager to do.
• Galatians 6:10Whenever we have the opportunity, we have to do what is good for everyone, especially for the family of believers.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:9You don’t need anyone to write to you about the way Christians should love each other. God has taught you to love each other.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:1Brothers and sisters, you don’t need anyone to write to you about times and dates.
• 1 John 2:27The anointing you received from Christ lives in you. You don’t need anyone to teach you something else. Instead, Christ’s anointing teaches you about everything. His anointing is true and contains no lie. So live in Christ as he taught you to do.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 9:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1It is superfluous for me to write to you - I need not enlarge, having already said enough. See the preceding chapter, (2 Corinthians 8 (note)).Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1For 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. 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…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The reason for sending Titus to collect their alms. (1-5) The Corinthians to be liberal and cheerful, The apostle thanks God for his unspeakable gift. (6-15) Verses 1-5 When we would have others do good, we must act toward them prudently and tenderly, and give them time. Christians should consider what is for the credit of their profession, and endeavour to adorn the doctrine of God their Saviour in all things. The duty of ministering to the saints is so…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-5Two reasons encourage the spirit of love in giving: to follow the example of the Macedonians, who were generous despite their poverty (9:2); and to avoid embarrassing Paul or themselves, as he had praised the Corinthians' generosity to the Macedonians (9:3–5). To ensure the collection at Corinth is ready on time, Paul will send delegates (8:16–24) ahead to prepare the promised gift.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-152Co 9:1-15. Reasons for His Sending Titus. The Greater Their Bountifulness, the More Shall Be the Return of Blessing to Them, and Thanksgiving to God. 1. For--connected with 2Co 8:16: "Show love to the messengers of the churches; for as concerns the ministration for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you who are so forward already." write--emphatical: It is superfluous to "write," for you will have witnesses present [Bengel].Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 9:1

• Alms
• Beneficence
• Emulation
• Liberality
• Tact

In the dictionaries

• Administration
• Boast
• Philippians, Epistle to
• Thanks
• Church
• Church Government
• Collection
• Corinthians, Second Epistle to the
• Grace
• Paul, the Apostle

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings