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2 Corinthians 9 cross-references
2 Corinthians 9 has 15 verses, which point to 206 other passages and are cited by 234. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
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- Galatians 6:10 — As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household… 4 votes
- 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… 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:4–15 — Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the… 3 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1 — But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2 votes
- Galatians 2:10 — Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do. 2 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:12–14 — For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by… 2 votes
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- Hebrews 6:10 — For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in… 6 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:4 — Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the… 5 votes
- Romans 12:13 — Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 5 votes
- 1 Peter 4:10 — As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the… 4 votes
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 8:10 — And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also… 7 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:8 — I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your… 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:24 — Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your… 3 votes
- Hebrews 10:24 — And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 2 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:15 — I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they… 2 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:7 — So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. 1 votes
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- Hebrews 10:24 — And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 11 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:11 — Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance… 8 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:10 — And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also… 6 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:1 — Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; 4 votes
2 Corinthians 9:3
Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:
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- 2 Corinthians 8:6 — Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. 3 votes
- Titus 3:1 — Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good… 2 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:4–5 — Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be… 2 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:17–24 — For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. 2 votes
- 2 Corinthians 7:14 — For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth,… 2 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:1–4 — Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 votes
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- 1 Corinthians 16:2 — Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that… 6 votes
- Proverbs 3:28 — Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:21 — And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned… 2 votes
2 Corinthians 9:4
Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.
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- 2 Corinthians 11:17 — That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. 2 votes
- 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… 2 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:24 — Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your… 2 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:1–5 — Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; 2 votes
- Romans 15:26 — For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are… 2 votes
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- Hebrews 11:1 — Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 20 votes
- Philippians 1:6 — Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day… 15 votes
- 2 Corinthians 11:17 — That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:1 — Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; 3 votes
2 Corinthians 9:5
Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.
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- 1 Samuel 25:27 — And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men… 4 votes
- Genesis 33:11 — Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and… 4 votes
- Philippians 4:17 — Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:17–18 — Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you? 2 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:6 — Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. 2 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:2 — Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that… 2 votes
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- 1 John 3:17 — But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion… 20 votes
- Proverbs 11:24 — There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth… 12 votes
- Leviticus 23:22 — And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not make clean riddance of the corners of thy field… 6 votes
- Philippians 4:17 — Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 5 votes
2 Corinthians 9:6
But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
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- Proverbs 11:24–25 — There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth… 53 votes
- Luke 6:38 — Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over,… 44 votes
- Proverbs 22:9 — He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. 33 votes
- Proverbs 19:17 — He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 30 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:10 — Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and… 27 votes
- Galatians 6:7–9 — Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 25 votes
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- Malachi 3:10 — Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith,… 124 votes
- Ecclesiastes 11:6 — In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall… 116 votes
- Galatians 6:7 — Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 106 votes
- Luke 6:38 — Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over,… 104 votes
2 Corinthians 9:7
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
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- 2 Corinthians 8:12 — For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that… 53 votes
- Acts 20:35 — I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words… 41 votes
- 1 Chronicles 29:17 — I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the… 31 votes
- Proverbs 11:25 — The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 28 votes
- Exodus 25:2 — Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with… 28 votes
- Deuteronomy 15:7–11 — If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD… 24 votes
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- Exodus 25:2 — Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with… 13 votes
- Romans 12:8 — Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with… 11 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:12 — For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that… 9 votes
- Philemon 1:14 — But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but… 8 votes
2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
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- Ephesians 3:20 — Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power… 121 votes
- Philippians 4:18–19 — But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you,… 83 votes
- Proverbs 10:22 — The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. 72 votes
- Malachi 3:10 — Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith,… 63 votes
- Haggai 2:8 — The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts. 51 votes
- Proverbs 28:27 — He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 49 votes
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- Ephesians 3:20 — Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power… 280 votes
- Philippians 4:19 — But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 240 votes
- Ephesians 2:10 — For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we… 121 votes
- Romans 15:13 — Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the… 67 votes
2 Corinthians 9:9
(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
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- Psalms 112:9 — He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted… 53 votes
- Psalms 112:3 — Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 11 votes
- Proverbs 21:21 — He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. 6 votes
- Galatians 5:5–6 — For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 4 votes
- Proverbs 8:18 — Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. 4 votes
- Isaiah 51:8 — For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool: but my righteousness… 3 votes
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- Isaiah 55:10 — For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and… 23 votes
- Philippians 4:17 — Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 11 votes
- Matthew 6:1 — Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father… 8 votes
- Psalms 112:9 — He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted… 7 votes
2 Corinthians 9:10
Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
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- Isaiah 55:10 — For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and… 37 votes
- Hosea 10:12 — Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the… 28 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:6 — But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall… 27 votes
- Ecclesiastes 11:6 — In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall… 21 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 3:12 — And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do… 16 votes
- Proverbs 11:18 — The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. 16 votes
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- Ecclesiastes 11:6 — In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall… 307 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:6 — But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall… 27 votes
- John 15:8 — Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. 22 votes
- John 15:5 — I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit:… 21 votes
2 Corinthians 9:11
Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
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- 1 Timothy 6:17–18 — Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in… 14 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:15 — For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to… 13 votes
- 1 Chronicles 29:12–14 — Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in… 13 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:12 — For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by… 12 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:11 — Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons… 7 votes
- Proverbs 3:9–10 — Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 7 votes
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- 2 Corinthians 9:8 — And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things,… 28 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:5 — That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; 20 votes
- Hebrews 6:10 — For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in… 10 votes
- Colossians 3:15 — And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 10 votes
2 Corinthians 9:12
For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
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- Philemon 1:4–7 — I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 7 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:14–15 — But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance… 7 votes
- Philippians 2:25 — Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and… 5 votes
- 1 John 3:17 — But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion… 4 votes
- James 2:14–16 — What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 4 votes
- Philippians 4:18–19 — But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you,… 3 votes
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- Hebrews 13:16 — But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 22 votes
- Romans 12:13 — Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 20 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:11 — Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. 12 votes
- Philippians 4:18 — But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you,… 10 votes
2 Corinthians 9:13
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;
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- Hebrews 13:16 — But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 4 votes
- Matthew 5:16 — Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in… 4 votes
- Galatians 1:24 — And they glorified God in me. 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 2:12 — Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, 3 votes
- 1 Peter 4:11 — If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability… 2 votes
- 1 Peter 2:9 — But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew… 2 votes
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- Matthew 5:16 — Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in… 34 votes
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 — Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and… 17 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:12 — Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a… 11 votes
- Romans 1:16 — For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that… 9 votes
2 Corinthians 9:14
And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.
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- 1 Timothy 1:14 — And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 5 votes
- Philippians 4:1 — Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly… 5 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:16–18 — The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: 4 votes
- Philippians 4:18–19 — But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you,… 3 votes
- Philippians 1:8 — For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:6–7 — Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. 3 votes
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- 2 Corinthians 8:7 — Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in… 5 votes
- 2 Peter 1:8 — For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in… 2 votes
- Philippians 2:26 — For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick. 2 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:11 — Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons… 2 votes
2 Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
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- 2 Corinthians 2:14 — Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his… 20 votes
- Ephesians 5:20 — Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 19 votes
- John 3:16 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not… 19 votes
- Romans 8:32 — He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give… 17 votes
- James 1:17 — Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is… 12 votes
- Revelation 4:9 — And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and… 9 votes
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- 1 Corinthians 15:57 — But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 votes
- 2 Corinthians 2:14 — Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his… 15 votes
- John 4:10 — Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me… 6 votes
- 1 Peter 1:8 — Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy… 5 votes