2 Corinthians 9:6
Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
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Interpretation

2 Corinthians 9:6 shows a sow bountifully that takes shape in meals and meetings—listen for "who" and "sows". Work out sow bountifully by steady, quiet faithfulness—keep zeal yoked to love.

Context

This passage belongs to 2 Corinthians, a epistle/letter witness, highlighting sow bountifully. Within ch. 9, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “who” and “sows”.

Authorship & Historical Background

2 Corinthians was received under the name of Paul. 2 Corinthians is frequently described this way: widely regarded as Pauline; composite letter hypothesis by some.. Scholars commonly date 2 Corinthians AD 55–56. Apostolic Community is especially relevant in this line.

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Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline; composite letter hypothesis by some.
Date:AD 55–56
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not change the overall sense.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46