6 But
this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who
sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7
So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or
of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 8
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always
having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every
good work. 9 As it is written:
“ He has dispersed abroad, He has given
to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
10 "Now
may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and
multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness,
11 while you are enriched in everything for all
liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God. 12
For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of
the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God,
13 while, through the proof of this ministry,
they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel
of Christ, and for your liberal sharing with them and all men, 14
and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the exceeding
grace of God in you. 15 Thanks be to God for His
indescribable gift!"