^{6 Ref} But this `I say,' He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

^{7 Ref} `Let' each man `do' according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

^{8 Ref} And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work:

^{9 Ref} as it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for ever.

^{10 Ref} And he that supplieth seed to the sower and bread for food, shall supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness:

^{11 Ref} ye being enriched in everything unto all liberality, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God.

^{12 Ref} For the ministration of this service not only filleth up the measure of the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also through many thanksgivings unto God;

^{13 Ref} seeing that through the proving `of you' by this ministration they glorify God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of `your' contribution unto them and unto all;

^{6 Ref} Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

^{7 Ref} Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.

^{8 Ref} 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.

^{9 Ref} As it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor. His righteousness remains forever."

^{10 Ref} 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;

^{11 Ref} you being enriched in everything to all liberality, which works through us thanksgiving to God.

^{12 Ref} For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through many givings of thanks to God;

^{13 Ref} seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all;