Liturgy Gospel
Paulines Epistle
Paul, the servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, appointed to the Gospel of God.
A reading from the Epistle of our teacher Paul to the Corinthians .
May his blessings be upon us.
Amen.
2 Corinthians 9 : 6 - 15
Chapter 9
| 6 | But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
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| 7 | So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
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| 8 | And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
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| 9 | As it is written: "He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever."
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| 10 | Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness,
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| 11 | while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.
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| 12 | For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God,
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| 13 | while, through the proof of this ministry, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal sharing with them and all men,
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| 14 | and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the exceeding grace of God in you.
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| 15 | Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
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The grace of God the Father be with you all.
Amen.
