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.
अध्ययन टिप्पणी
Study Note
The agricultural proverb 'he who sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully' is applied by Paul to financial giving in the collection for Jerusalem saints. The verse draws on Proverbs 11:24-25 ('one gives freely, yet grows all the richer') and belongs to a wisdom tradition that connects generosity with flourishing. Paul's application is not a 'prosperity gospel' promise but a covenantal-harvest principle: the same God who governs agricultural yield governs the spiritual economy of giving. The following verse's 'cheerful giver' (2 Corinthians 9:7) qualifies the agricultural metaphor — the relevant reaping is not primarily financial return but the harvest of righteousness (9:10) and overflowing thankfulness (9:12).
अन्य अनुवाद
But thisI say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
And this: He who is sowing sparingly, sparingly also shall reap; and he who is sowing in blessings, in blessings also shall reap;
But in the Writings it says, He who puts in only a small number of seeds, will get in the same; and he who puts them in from a full hand, will have produce in full measure from them.
क्रॉस संदर्भ
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Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I …
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, …
For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, …
Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men …
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.