6But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. …
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 6-16)Here we have, I. Proper directions to be observed about the right and acceptable manner of bestowing charity; and it is of great concernment that we not only do what is required, but do it as is commanded. Now, as to the manner in which the apostle would have the Corinthians give, observe, 1. It should be bountifully; this was intimated, 2 Cor. 9:5; that a liberal contribution was expected, a matt…
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