2 Corinthians 9:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 9:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 9:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 9:5 — KJV
“Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. bounty: Gr. blessing whereof...: or, which hath been so much spoken of before”
— 2 Corinthians 9:5 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 9:5 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 9:5
“We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD. gotten: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:5: therefore, before, make
“Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever. let it...: Heb. be thou pleased and bless”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:5: therefore, before, blessing
“Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:5: therefore, before, make
“Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day. trouble: Heb. weariness that...: Heb. that hath found us”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:5: therefore, before, might
“Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:5: before, whereof, ready
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