2 Corinthians 9, 6-15
Remember this.
Whoever sows sparingly
will also reap sparingly,
and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
You should give what you have decided in your heart to give,
not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver.
And God is able to bless you abundantly,
so that in all things at all times, having all
that you need,
you will abound in every good work.
As it is written,
They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor,
their righteousness
endures forever.
Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also
supply and increase your store of seed and
will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.
You will be enriched in every way,
so that you can be generous on every occasion,
and
through us,
your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
This service that you perform is not only
supplying the needs of the Lord's people,
but is also overflowing in many expressions
of thanks to God. Because of the service by
which you have proved yourselves,
others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies
your confession of the gospel of Christ,
and for your generosity in sharing with them and
with everyone else.
And in their prayers for you,
their hearts will go out to you,
because
of the surpassing grace God has given you.
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.