Thomson(i)
6 Now considering this, that he who soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly, and that he who soweth bountifully will reap bountifully,
7 let every one give as he is predisposed in his heart, not with regret, nor reluctance; for God loveth a cheerful giver:
8 and God is able to make every bounty redound to your advantage. That you having always a sufficiency in every thing, may abound to every good work,
9 [as it is written, "He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness shall endure for ever;"
10 and may He who furnisheth abundantly seed for the sower and bread for food, supply and multiply your seed, and increase the products of your righteousness!]
11 you are enriched in every thing for every act of bounty, which operateth through us to produce thanksgiving to God.
12 Because the distribution of this religious offering not only supplieth the wants of the saints, but also superaboundeth with many thanksgivings to God;