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2 Corinthians 9:4-6
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 Corinthians 9:4-6
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
4 that we should not somehow be put-to-shame (that I not say you) in this confidence[a] if Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared. 5 Therefore I regarded it necessary to urge the brothers that they go-ahead to you and prepare-beforehand your previously-promised blessing[b], that this may be ready thus as a blessing and not as greediness[c].
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6 Now this[d] I say: the one sowing sparingly will also reap sparingly. And the one sowing for[e] blessings will also reap for blessings.
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- 2 Corinthians 9:4 Or, project, undertaking.
- 2 Corinthians 9:5 That is, blessing for those in Jerusalem.
- 2 Corinthians 9:5 That is, as an exhibit of your blessing them by giving, and not as an exhibit of your greediness in withholding what you promised.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6 Or, Now as to this giving.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6 That is, for the purpose of.
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Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
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