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

For as concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: 2For I know the readiness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath stirred up very many. 3Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:

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

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• asμένmen · on the other handG3303
• concerningπερίperi · aboutG4012
• ministeringδιακονίαdiakonia · serviceG1248
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40
• isἐστίesti · he isG2076
• superfluousπερισσόςperissos · excessiveG4053
• meμοίmoi · to meG3427
• writeγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• youὑμῖνhumin · to youG5213

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 9:1

• Genesis 27:42And these words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah: and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said to him, Behold, thy brother Esau, as concerning thee, doth comfort himself, purposing to kill thee.
• 1 Samuel 20:23And as to the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the LORD be between thee and me for ever.
• 2 Kings 22:18But to the king of Judah who sent you to enquire of the LORD, thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, concerning the words which thou hast heard;
• Job 37:23As for the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in abundance of justice: he will not afflict.
• Psalms 45:1My heart is overflowing with a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made concerning the king: my tongue is the pen of a skilful writer.
• Matthew 22:31But as concerning the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken to you by God, saying,
• Romans 11:28As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as concerning the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.
• Philippians 3:5Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; with respect to the law, a Pharisee;
• 2 Corinthians 9:12For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings to God;
• 2 Corinthians 8:4Begging us with much entreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
• Galatians 2:10Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was diligent to do.
• Galatians 6:10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to them who are of the household of faith.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:9But concerning brotherly love ye need not that I write to you: for ye yourselves are taught by God to love one another.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:1But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write to you.
• 1 John 2:27But the anointing which ye have received from him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man should teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you concerning all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide 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