2 Corinthians 9:1 Cross References - VIN

¹ Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the offering for the saints,

⁴² When Rebekah heard about Esau’s plans to kill Jacob, she called her younger son, Jacob. She said: »Your brother Esau is comforting himself by planning to kill you.

²³ And of this which thou and I have spoke, behold the LORD is witness between thee and me forever."

¹⁸ But to the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, tell him, “the LORD the God of Israel says, 'Concerning the words which you have heard,

²³ We can't reach Shaddai. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.

¹ My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.

³¹ But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what God said to you:

²⁸ As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies for your sake, but as far as election is concerned, they are loved for the sake of their ancestors.

⁴ urgently pleading with us for the privilege of sharing in the relief of the saints. ⁵ and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and to us by the will of God; ⁶ So we urged Titus that as he had previously made a beginning, he would also complete in you this work of grace. ⁷ But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. ⁸ I am not speaking this as a command, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. ⁹ For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. ¹⁰ And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire. ¹¹ Now finish the work, so that your readiness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means. ¹² For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. ¹³ It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. ¹⁴ At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. Then there will be equality. ¹⁵ as it is written: “He who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not have too little.”

¹² For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. ¹³ Because your service in giving proves your love, you will be glorifying God as you obey what your confession of the Messiah's gospel demands, since you are generous in sharing with them and with everyone else. ¹⁴ And in their prayers, their hearts will go out to you because of the surpassing grace of God in you.

¹⁰ All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.

¹⁰ Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to those who belong to the household of faith.

⁵ circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; ⁶ as to zeal persecuting the church, as to the righteousness of the Law blameless.

⁹ Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another. ¹⁰ and indeed you do love all the brethren throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, to do so more and more.

¹ Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.

²⁷ And as for you, the anointing which you received from him remains in you, and you do not have need that anyone teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you reside in him.