2 Corinthians 9:1

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.”

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BSBPD

“Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“For, indeed, concerning the ministration that <FI>is<Fi> for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Corinthians 9:1 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 27:42When the words of her older son Esau were relayed to Rebekah, she sent for her younger son Jacob and told him, “Look, your brother Esau is consoling himself by plotting to kill you.
  2. 1 Samuel 20:23And as for the matter you and I have discussed, the LORD is a witness between you and me forever.”
  3. 2 Kings 22:18But as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘As for the words that you heard,
  4. Job 37:23The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress.
  5. Psalms 45:1My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
  6. Matthew 22:31But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what God said to you:
  7. Romans 11:28Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs.
  8. 2 Corinthians 8:4they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
  9. 2 Corinthians 9:12For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
  10. Galatians 2:10They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
  11. Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
  12. Philippians 3:5circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;
  13. 1 Thessalonians 4:9Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.
  14. 1 Thessalonians 5:1Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.
  15. 1 John 2:27And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

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