2 Corinthians 9:6

But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 9:6

BSB

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

AKJV

But this I say, He which sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

CPDV

But I say this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. And whoever sows with blessings shall also reap from blessings:

ERV

But this I say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

NHEB

Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

SMT

And this, He sowing sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he sowing in praises shall reap also in praises.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 9:6

ButG1161Conjunction thisG5124IsayHewhichsowethG4687Verb sparinglyG5340AdverbshallreapG2325Verb alsoG2532Conjunction sparinglyG5340Adverb andG2532ConjunctionhewhichsowethG4687Verb bountifullyG2129Noun Feminine shallG1909Preposition reapG2325Verb alsoG2532Conjunction bountifullyG2129Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 9:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 9:6

Summary

Proportional harvest reflects measure of sowing

Event

Teaching harvest principle

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD