2 Corinthians 9:6

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Now this: The one sowing sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one sowing upon blessings will also reap upon blessings,

Latin

Hoc autem dico: qui parce seminat, parce et metet: et qui seminat in benedictionibus, de benedictionibus et metet.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

2 Corinthians 9:6

Paul uses farming to show how generosity pays off. A farmer who wants a big harvest must plant many seeds.

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2 Corinthians 9:6

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