9:5. Therefore I thought it necessary to desire the brethren that they would go to you before and prepare this blessing before promised, to be ready, so as a blessing, not as covetousness.
9:6. Now this I say: He who soweth sparingly shall also reap sparingly: and he who soweth in blessings shall also reap blessings.
9:7. Every one as he hath determined in his heart, not with sadness or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
9:8. And God is able to make all grace abound in you: that ye always, having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work,
9:9. As it is written: He hath dispersed abroad, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever.
9:10. And he that ministereth seed to the sower will both give you bread to eat and will multiply your seed and increase the growth of the fruits of your justice:
9:11. That being enriched in all things, you may abound unto all simplicity which worketh through us thanksgiving to God.
9:12. Because the administration of this office doth not only supply the want of the saints, but aboundeth also by many thanksgivings in the Lord.
9:13. By the proof of this ministry, glorifying God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ and for the simplicity of your communicating unto them and unto all.
9:14. And in their praying for you, being desirous of you, because of the excellent grace of God in you.