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:
• 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;
• New Living Translation (NLT)I really don’t need to write to you about this ministry of giving for the believers in Jerusalem.

Context of 2 Corinthians 9:1

There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the Lord’s people. 2For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting about it to the Macedonians, telling them that since last year you in Achaia were ready to give; and your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action. 3But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove hollow, but that you may be ready, as I said you would be.

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, “Your brother Esau is planning to avenge himself by killing you.
• 1 Samuel 20:23And about the matter you and I discussed—remember, the Lord is witness between you and me forever.”
• 2 Kings 22:18Tell the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the Lord, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says concerning the words you heard:
• Job 37:23The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress.
• Psalms 45:1My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
• Matthew 22:31But about the resurrection of the dead—have you not read what God said to you,
• Romans 11:28As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies for your sake; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of the patriarchs,
• Philippians 3:5circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee;
• 2 Corinthians 9:12This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
• 2 Corinthians 8:4they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people.
• Galatians 2:10All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I had been eager to do all along.
• Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:9Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:1Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you,
• 1 John 2:27As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.

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