Pentecost Season · Thanksgiving Day Canada · Year A
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Sowing Generously
November 26, 2026

Overview & Insights
“God loves a cheerful giver… you will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous.” (2 Corinthians 9:7, 11)
In this section, Paul speaks of the blessing that results from cheerful giving as another reason for the Corinthians to participate in the collection.
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Commentary
2 Corinthians 9 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse evangelical notes on cheerful, abundant giving.
2 Corinthians 9 Commentary Precept Austin
A large collection of exegetical and word-study resources on the chapter.
2 Corinthians 9:6 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries aggregated verse by verse for the giving passage.
2 Corinthians 9 (Coffman Commentaries) StudyLight
James Burton Coffman's chapter commentary, a distinct voice on the collection.
Background & Word Study
2 Corinthians 9 (Matthew Henry) Bible Study Tools
Matthew Henry's classic devotional exposition of the whole chapter.
2 Corinthians 9:6 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text with Strong's numbers and parsing, including the word for cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians Overview BibleProject
An animated overview video of the letter's argument and themes.
2 Corinthians and Work Theology of Work
Background on Paul's collection and the theology of generosity and money.
The Church Fathers
Questions preachers ask
What is Paul teaching about giving?
Paul urges glad, generous giving: the one who sows generously reaps generously, God supplies the giver, and the result is thanksgiving overflowing to God (2 Corinthians 9:6–15).
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