2 Corinthians 9:1 “Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write…”

2 Corinthians 9:1

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

For as touching the ministring to the Saints, it is superfluous for me to write vnto you.

Darby Translation

For concerning the ministration which [is] for the saints, it is superfluous my writing to you.

Young's Literal Translation

For, indeed, concerning the ministration that [is] for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you,

Bible in Basic English

But there is no need for me to say anything in my letter about the giving to the saints:

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Cross references

“touching”

1 Samuel 20:23 Psalm 45:1 Genesis 27:42 2 Kings 22:18 Job 37:23 Matthew 22:31

1 Samuel 20:23 · BSB

And as for the matter you and I have discussed, the LORD is a witness between you and me forever.”

Psalm 45:1 · BSB

My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

Genesis 27:42 · BSB

When 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 Kings 22:18 · BSB

But 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,

Job 37:23 · BSB

The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress.

Matthew 22:31 · BSB

But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what God said to you:

“the ministering”

Galatians 6:10 2 Corinthians 8:4–15 2 Corinthians 9:12–14 Galatians 2:10

Galatians 6:10 · BSB

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

2 Corinthians 8:4–15 · BSB

they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

2 Corinthians 9:12–14 · BSB

For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

Galatians 2:10 · BSB

They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.

“it is”

1 Thessalonians 5:1 1 John 2:27 1 Thessalonians 4:9 1 Thessalonians 4:10

1 Thessalonians 5:1 · BSB

Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.

1 John 2:27 · BSB

And 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 taug…

1 Thessalonians 4:9 · BSB

Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.

1 Thessalonians 4:10 · BSB

And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.

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