2 Corinthians 9 contains Paul’s most concentrated theology of generosity, grounding cheerful giving in the inexhaustible grace of God. One verse here - “God loves a cheerful giver” - has shaped stewardship teaching for two thousand years.

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Lyrics

He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart

Not grudgingly or under compulsion For God loves a cheerful giver And God is able to make all grace abound to you That you always having all sufficiency in everything May abound to every good work

As it is written He has scattered abroad He has given to the poor His righteousness remains forever Now may he who supplies seed to the sower And bread for food supply and multiply your seed For sowing and increase the fruits of your righteousness

You being enriched in everything For all generosity Which produces thanksgiving to God through us

For this service of giving that you perform Not only makes up for lack amongst the saints But abounds also through much giving of thanks to God Seeing that through the proof given by this service They glorify God for the obedience of your confession

To the Good News of Christ And for the generosity of your contribution To them and to all

While they themselves with supplication on your behalf Yearn for you By reason of the exceeding grace of God in you Now thanks be to God For his unspeakable gift

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2 Corinthians 9 sung by Psalm Selah. The whole Bible, one chapter at a time.

Published 2026-05-22 · Last updated 2026-06-06
Written by Reid Wender, Editorial Director at Psalmody Press