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Contemporary English Version

2 Corinthians 9:1

I don't need to write you about the money you plan to give for God's people.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Alms;   Beneficence;   Emulation;   Liberality;   Tact;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Achaia;   Berea;   Macedonia;   Praise;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Romans, the Epistle to the;   Stephanas;   Holman Bible Dictionary - 2 Corinthians;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Alms, Almsgiving;   Deacon;   Gift, Giving;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Collection;   Deacon, Deaconess;   Minister Ministry;   Minister, Ministration;   New Testament;   Righteousness;   Self-Denial;   Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary - Synagogue;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Church;   Church Government;   Collection;   Corinthians, Second Epistle to the;   Grace;   Superfluous;  

Devotionals:

- Every Day Light - Devotion for November 12;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.
King James Version (1611)
For as touching the ministring to the Saints, it is superfluous for mee to write to you.
King James Version
For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
English Standard Version
Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints,
New American Standard Bible
For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;
New Century Version
I really do not need to write you about this help for God's people.
Amplified Bible
Now it is unnecessary for me to write to you about the offering [that is to be made] for the saints [in Jerusalem];
New American Standard Bible (1995)
For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;
Legacy Standard Bible
For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;
Berean Standard Bible
Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
Complete Jewish Bible
There is really no need for me to write you about this offering for God's people —
Darby Translation
For concerning the ministration which [is] for the saints, it is superfluous my writing to you.
Easy-to-Read Version
I really don't need to write to you about this help for God's people.
Geneva Bible (1587)
For as touching the ministring to the Saints, it is superfluous for me to write vnto you.
George Lamsa Translation
CONCERNING the ministration to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you.
Good News Translation
There is really no need for me to write you about the help being sent to God's people in Judea.
Lexham English Bible
For it is unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the ministry to the saints,
Literal Translation
For indeed concerning the ministry to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you.
American Standard Version
For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
Bible in Basic English
But there is no need for me to say anything in my letter about the giving to the saints:
Hebrew Names Version
It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the holy ones,
International Standard Version
I do not need to write to you any further about the ministry to the saints.Acts 11:29; Romans 15:26; 1 Corinthians 16:1; 2 Corinthians 8:4; Galatians 2:10;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
BUT concerning the administration of the saints, I do more (than enough) if I write to you.
Murdock Translation
And concerning the ministration by the saints, it would be superfluous for me to write to you:
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Of the ministryng to the saintes, it is but superfluous for me to write vnto you:
English Revised Version
For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
World English Bible
It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
For concerning the ministring to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you.
Weymouth's New Testament
As to the services which are being rendered to God's people, it is really unnecessary for me to write to you.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
For of the mynystrie that is maad to hooli men, it is to me of plente to write to you.
Update Bible Version
For as concerning the service to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
Webster's Bible Translation
For as concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
New English Translation
For it is not necessary for me to write you about this service to the saints,
New King James Version
Now concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you;
New Living Translation
I really don't need to write to you about this ministry of giving for the believers in Jerusalem.
New Life Bible
I do not need to write to you about helping those who belong to Christ.
New Revised Standard
Now it is not necessary for me to write you about the ministry to the saints,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For, indeed, concerning the ministry which is for the saints, it is, superfluous for me, to be writing to you;
Douay-Rheims Bible
For concerning the ministry that is done towards the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto you.
Revised Standard Version
Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the offering for the saints,
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Of the ministrynge to ye saynctes it is but superfluous for me to write vnto you:
Young's Literal Translation
For, indeed, concerning the ministration that [is] for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Of the handreachinge vnto ye sayntes, it is no nede for me to wryte vnto you:
Mace New Testament (1729)
As to the relief of the converts, it is superfluous for me to write to you.
THE MESSAGE
If I wrote any more on this relief offering for the poor Christians, I'd be repeating myself. I know you're on board and ready to go. I've been bragging about you all through Macedonia province, telling them, "Achaia province has been ready to go on this since last year." Your enthusiasm by now has spread to most of them.
Simplified Cowboy Version
I don't need to keep going on and on about lending a hand to the cowboys in Jerusalem.

Contextual Overview

1 I don't need to write you about the money you plan to give for God's people. 2 I know how eager you are to give. And I have proudly told the Lord's followers in Macedonia that you people in Achaia have been ready for a whole year. Now your desire to give has made them want to give. 3 That's why I am sending Titus and the two others to you. I want you to be ready, just as I promised. This will prove that we were not wrong to brag about you. 4 Some followers from Macedonia may come with me, and I want them to find that you have the money ready. If you don't, I would be embarrassed for trusting you to do this. But you would be embarrassed even more. 5 So I have decided to ask Titus and the others to spend some time with you before I arrive. This way they can arrange to collect the money you have promised. Then you will have the chance to give because you want to, and not because you feel forced to.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

touching: Genesis 27:42, 1 Samuel 20:23, 2 Kings 22:18, Job 37:23, Psalms 45:1, Matthew 22:31, Romans 11:28, Philippians 3:5, Philippians 3:6

the ministering: 2 Corinthians 9:12-14, 2 Corinthians 8:4-15, Galatians 2:10, Galatians 6:10

it is: 1 Thessalonians 4:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:1, 1 John 2:27

Reciprocal: Leviticus 25:35 - then Acts 2:45 - parted Acts 11:29 - to send Romans 12:13 - Distributing Romans 15:31 - and that 1 Corinthians 16:15 - to the 2 Timothy 1:18 - ministered Hebrews 6:10 - which 1 Peter 4:10 - minister

Cross-References

Genesis 1:22
Then he gave the living creatures his blessing—he told the ocean creatures to live everywhere in the ocean and the birds to live everywhere on earth.
Genesis 2:3
God blessed the seventh day and made it special because on that day he rested from his work.
Genesis 8:17
Let out the birds, animals, and reptiles, so they can mate and live all over the earth."
Genesis 9:3
and I have given them to you for food. From now on, you may eat them, as well as the green plants that you have always eaten.
Genesis 9:4
But life is in the blood, and you must not eat any meat that still has blood in it.
Genesis 9:7
I want you and your descendants to have many children, so people will live everywhere on earth.
Genesis 9:19
All people on earth are descendants of Noah's three sons.
Genesis 10:32
This completes the list of Noah's descendants. After the flood their descendants became nations and spread all over the world.
Genesis 24:60
They gave Rebekah their blessing and said, "We pray that God will give you many children and grandchildren and that he will help them defeat their enemies."
Psalms 112:1
Shout praises to the Lord ! The Lord blesses everyone who worships him and gladly obeys his teachings.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

For as touching the ministering to the saints,.... It looks at first sight as if the apostle was entering upon a new subject, though by what follows it appears to be the same; for by "ministering to the saints", he does not mean the ministry of the Gospel to them; nor that mutual assistance members of churches are to give each other; but either the fellowship of ministering to the saints, which the churches had entreated him, and his fellow ministers, to take upon them, namely, to take the charge of their collections, and distribute them to the poor saints at Jerusalem; or rather these collections themselves, and their liberality in them: with respect to which he says,

it is superfluous for me to write to you; that is, he thought it unnecessary to say any more upon that head, because he had used so many arguments already to engage them in it, in the foregoing chapter; and because he had sent three brethren to them, who well understood the nature of this service, and were very capable of speaking to it, and of enforcing the reasonings already used; and more especially he judged it needless to dwell on this subject, for the reasons following.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For 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 8:0.

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 unnecessary for me to urge arguments why it should be done; and all that is proper is to offer some suggestions in regard to the manner in which it shall be accomplished.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

CHAPTER IX.

St. Paul intimates that so ready were the Corinthians to make

this charitable contribution, that it was scarcely necessary

for him to write, 1, 2.

But lest they should not be ready when he came, he had sent

the brethren, Titus, c., beforehand lest, if any of the

Macedonians should come with him, they should find them not

prepared, though he had boasted so much of their ready mind,

3-5.

He gives them directions how they shall contribute; and the

advantage to be gained by it, in the fulfilment of the

promises of God, 6-11.

He shows them that by this means the poor shall be relieved,

God glorified, their Christian temper manifested, and the

prayers of many engaged in their behalf, 12-14.

And concludes with giving thanks to God for his unspeakable

gift, 15.

NOTES ON CHAP. IX.

Verse 2 Corinthians 9:1. It is superfluous for me to write to you — I need not enlarge, having already said enough. See the preceding chapter.


 
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