2 Corinthians 9 — Overview

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2 Corinthians 9:1, He yields the reason why, though he knew their forwardness, yet he sent Titus and his brethren beforehand; 2 Corinthians 9:6, And he proceeds in stirring them up to a bountiful alms, as being but a kind of sowing of seed, 2 Corinthians 9:10.

which shall return a great increase to them, 2 Corinthians 9:13. and occasion a great sacrifice of thanksgivings unto God.

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