2 Corinthians 9 · Verse 1

2 Corinthians 9:1

For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
2 Corinthians 9:1, King James Version

2 Corinthians 9:1 in other translations

BSBNow about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
WEBIt is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,
ASVFor as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
YLTFor, indeed, concerning the ministration that is for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you,
DARBYFor concerning the ministration which is for the saints, it is superfluous my writing to you.
BBEBut there is no need for me to say anything in my letter about the giving to the saints:
WebsterFor as concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:

What does 2 Corinthians 9:1 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2Co 9:1-15. Reasons for His Sending Titus. The Greater Their Bountifulness, the More Shall Be the Return of Blessing to Them, and Thanksgiving to God. 1. For--connected with 2Co 8:16: "Show love to the messengers of the churches; for as concerns the ministration for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you who are so forward already." write--emphatical: It is superfluous to "write," for you will have witnesses present [Bengel].

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary

Introduction

St. Paul intimates that so ready were the Corinthians to make this charitable contribution, that it was scarcely necessary for him to write, 2Cor 9:1, 2Cor 9:2. But lest they should not be ready when he came, he had sent the brethren, Titus, etc., beforehand; lest, if any of the Macedonians should come with him, they should find them not prepared, though he had boasted so much of their ready mind, 2Cor 9:3-5. He gives them directions how they shall contribute; and the advantage to be gained by it, in the fulfillment of the promises of God, 2Cor 9:6-11. He shows them that by this means the poor shall be relieved, God glorified, their Christian temper manifested, and the prayers of many engaged in their behalf, 2Cor 9:12-14. And concludes with giving thanks to God for his unspeakable gift, 2Cor 9:15. Verse 1 It is superfluous for me to write to you - I need not enlarge, having already said enough. See the preceding chapter, (2 Corinthians 8 (note)).

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Corinthians 9:1-5
When we would have others do good, we must act toward them prudently and tenderly, and give them time. Christians should consider what is for the credit of their profession, and endeavour to adorn the doctrine of God their Saviour in all things. The duty of ministering to the saints is so plain, that there would seem no need to exhort Christians to it; yet self-love contends so powerfully against the love of Christ, that it is often necessary to stir up their minds by way of remembrance.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

2 Corinthians 9:1 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΠερὶPeriConcerningG4012
μὲνmennowG3303
γὰρgarforG1063
τῆςtēstheG3588
διακονίαςdiakoniasserviceG1248
τῆςtēs<the>G3588
εἰςeisforG1519
τοὺςtoustheG3588
ἁγίουςhagioussaintsG40
περισσόνperissonexcessiveG4053
μοίmoifor meG3165
ἐστινestinit isG1510
τὸto<the>G3588
γράφεινgrapheinto writeG1125
ὑμῖν·huminto you;G4771

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Cross references for 2 Corinthians 9:1

  • Galatians 6:10

    As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:4-15

    Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. …

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

    But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:1

    But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

  • Galatians 2:10

    Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.

  • 2 Corinthians 9:12-14

    For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men; And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.

  • Psalms 45:1

    To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

  • 1 John 2:27

    But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

  • 1 Samuel 20:23

    And as touching the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the Lord be between thee and me for ever.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1 He yields the reason why, though he knew their forwardness, yet he sent Titus and his brethren beforehand.
6 And he proceeds in stirring them up to a bountiful alms, as being but a kind of sowing of seed,
10 which shall return a great increase to them,
13 and occasion a great sacrifice of thanksgivings unto God.

touching.
Ge 27:42; 1Sa 20:23; 2Ki 22:18; Job 37:23; Ps 45:1; Mt 22:31
Ro 11:28; Php 3:5,6
the ministering.
12-14; 8:4-15; Ga 2:10; 6:10
it is.
1Th 4:9,10; 5:1; 1Jo 2:27

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Context

  • 2 Corinthians 9:1

    For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:

  • 2 Corinthians 9:2

    For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.

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2 Corinthians 9:1 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		PORQUE cuanto á la suministración para los santos, por demás me es escribiros;
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Car pour ce qui est du service envers les saints, il est superflu que je vous en écrive;
German
Elberfelder 1871		Denn was den Dienst für die Heiligen betrifft, so ist es überflüssig für mich, euch zu schreiben.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Nam de ministerio, quod fit in sanctos ex abundanti est mihi scribere vobis.