2 Kǝrund̶us 1 - NMNT93 & CEVUS06

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Giving is a powerful act that reflects the heart of God and His desire for us to live generously. Throughout the Bible, we find numerous teachings that emphasize the importance and impact of giving. Whether it’s through offering our time, resources, or love, the act of giving not only blesses others but also enriches our own lives. Here are seven Bible verses that highlight the power of giving and encourage us to embrace a life of generosity.

1. Acts 20:35 “In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

When we give to others, especially those in need, we are not only helping them but also experiencing the joy and fulfillment that comes from generosity. It reminds us that true happiness is found in selflessness.

2. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

The emphasis on giving cheerfully reminds us that our attitude matters. God values a heart that gives freely and joyfully, knowing that our contributions can lead to abundant blessings.

3. Proverbs 11:25 “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”

Generosity is not just about meeting the needs of others; it also brings personal renewal and prosperity. When we give, we often receive in return, not necessarily in material wealth, but in spiritual and emotional well-being. The act of giving refreshes both the giver and the recipient.

4. Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

Jesus emphasizes the abundance that comes from giving. The imagery of a generous measure being returned to us illustrates that our giving will not go unnoticed or unrewarded. When we give with an open heart, we can expect God’s blessings to overflow in our lives.

5. Matthew 6:3-4 “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

We should give quietly and humbly, without seeking recognition or praise. The focus is on the sincerity and purity of our giving. God sees our acts of kindness, even when they are done in secret, and He will reward us accordingly. It reminds us that true giving is done for the benefit of others, not for personal glory.

6. Hebrews 13:16 “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”

Sharing what we have with others is a sacrifice that pleases God. This verse highlights the importance of being mindful of others’ needs and taking action to meet them. It serves as a reminder that our acts of generosity are not just good deeds; they are expressions of our faith and love for God.

7. James 1:17 “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

All we have comes from God. Recognizing that every gift we receive is from Him encourages us to be generous in sharing those gifts with others. When we give, we are participating in God’s work, distributing His blessings to those around us.

Conclusion

The Bible teaches that giving is a powerful way to express our faith, love, and gratitude. These verses reveal that generosity not only impacts those we help but also enriches our own lives, bringing us closer to God and His purposes. Whether through our resources, time, or compassion, giving allows us to reflect God’s love in a tangible way, creating a ripple effect of blessings that extend far beyond what we can see. By embracing a spirit of generosity, we open ourselves up to experience the fullness of life that God desires for us.

Ŋen ŋəd̶ənna ëiñua

1 Fiñi Bulus ñəŋgi egəɽo d̶əd̶weima d̶-Almasiya Yesu eŋen iŋi Rəmwa rwonaṯa, na oraiñ Ṯiməd̶awus. Ñagano led̶a ëiñua ləkanisa d̶ə-Rəmwa alo yi-Kərund̶us na led̶a pred̶ ltəɽe ɽ-Rəmwa alo y-Akaiya. 2 Ñagabeɽəd̶ia ṯa Rəmwa Bapa igëndr na Eləŋ Yesu Almasiya aləndənaice d̶ənaica na d̶ëuṯaralo.

Ŋen ŋəd̶əŋërṯia Rəmwa nano

3 Ñagəbeɽəd̶ia ṯa Ramwa na Đaṯa r-Eləŋ igëndr Yesu Almasiya arəbuŋənṯi, irri rəgagiyaca led̶a ŋəbaiya nano na irri rəɽo Rəmwa rənanaid̶ia d̶əbəɽano. 4 Rënəŋu randəbəɽia nano eŋen pred̶ ŋubwa ñagəneinia, nṯia nanda ñagaɽwad̶aṯa ñagəbəɽia led̶a nano ildi ləneinia ŋen ŋubwa d̶əbəɽiad̶a nano id̶i rënəŋu rəndeyebəɽiar nano. 5 Ŋen ŋanṯa garno ŋen ŋubwa iŋi Almasiya gəneinu ŋabakaɽəjeinia inëndr, nṯia com d̶əbəɽia nano id̶i ñagəneinia Almasiyaga d̶əbakaɽəjeinia. 6 Ndə nanda ñagənaneinu ŋen ŋubwa, fəŋen ŋanṯa d̶əbəɽia nano ed̶alo nad̶ëbəria ed̶alo. Ndə nanda ñagəbəɽinia nano, fəŋen ŋanṯa d̶əbəɽia nano id̶i ñagerṯo ed̶əɽiñata ed̶alo eŋen ŋubwa ŋeicia iŋi ñagənaneinia, na ŋen iŋi ŋubwa ŋeicia ŋaɽo ŋonto ŋenŋa ŋubwa ŋeicia iŋi nanda ñagənaneinia. 7 Nṯia eŋen iŋi nanda ñagauṯurṯia ŋen ŋanṯa ñaŋ ŋid̶ənu ŋwonḏəṯo jaica, ŋen nanda ñagaləŋeṯo ṯa ŋen ŋarno ñaŋ ñagënṯu ed̶əɽəbəd̶ia eŋen ŋubwa ŋeicia iŋi nanda ñagənaneinu, nṯia com ñaŋ ñagid̶i ñënṯi ed̶əɽəbəd̶ia eŋen ŋəd̶əbəɽiano ed̶aiñ.

8 Ŋen ŋanṯa ya lorldaiñ, nanda ñagaber ñagwonaṯa ṯa ñaŋ ñagaijəba ŋen ŋubwa ŋeicia ñagəneinu alo y-Asiya, ŋen ŋanṯa ñagafo ñagarldad̶einu alo kaiñ enare. Ŋabəɽa eŋaiñ ŋafo ŋaməndëd̶ənu iŋi ñagaiyeɽiñaṯa ŋen, na ñagëɽu ŋen ṯa aŋgaica d̶əməṯia ed̶aiñ d̶aməndëd̶ənia. 9 Đeṯəm ñagaṯa ṯa ñaganeinu ŋen ṯa ñaiye, orn ṯa ñerṯe ñagəɽaŋaṯa ŋabəɽa nano eŋaiñ, orn ŋabəɽa nano ŋə-Rəmwa irri rəɽətud̶ia led̶a eŋəɽaiñ. 10 Rënəŋu rëbərənde eŋəɽaiñ ŋinia na rënəŋu rid̶i arəndëbəri təŋ. Nanda ñagëɽu ŋen iŋu iŋi ñagauṯurṯia, ṯa rënəŋu rid̶i arəndëbəri məldin, 11 ñaŋ com ñagəndaməd̶aṯa ndə ñagəbekeɽəd̶ia Rəmwa ŋen ŋanṯa nanda, nṯia led̶a lwaiña lid̶i aləŋërṯi Rəmwa nano ŋen ŋanṯa nanda eŋen ŋəd̶əbuŋṯia d̶ə-Rəmwa irri rəndənanaica ŋen ŋanṯa led̶a lwaiña ləbekeɽəd̶ia ŋen ŋanṯa nanda.

Ŋen Bulus gəməlëd̶u ŋen nano ŋəd̶ela d̶əlëɽəŋu

12 Ŋen ŋanṯa fəd̶ëminia id̶i ed̶aiñ, na nare enaiñ ini nəɽo d̶aməd̶aṯa d̶əd̶eṯəm com, ṯa ñagid̶u ŋəmëɽria ŋenŋa ŋətəɽe na ŋəd̶urwaṯo Rəmwa nëiñua, na led̶a nëiñua lalo, gerṯe ŋenŋa ŋəd̶ələŋeṯa ŋen nəsi d̶alo, orn d̶ənaicad̶a məɽəməɽeñ d̶ə-Rəmwa. 13 Ŋen ŋanṯa nanda ñagəndəwërd̶əṯia ŋen ikərəŋ iŋi ñaŋ ñagəɽwad̶aṯa ñagəɽwata na ñagələŋeṯo. Egwonaṯa ṯa ñaŋ ñaləŋeṯe ŋen iŋi pred̶, 14 garno ñagəfo ñagələŋeṯo ŋen ŋəmaṯan ŋəlëɽəñi. Nanda ñagwonaṯa ṯa ñaŋ ñaləŋeṯe ṯa ñaɽwad̶aṯe ñagëminia enanda, ŋen ŋarno nanda ñagəɽwad̶aṯa ñagëminia eñaŋ eloman l-Eləŋ Yesu.

15 Fəŋen iŋi egafo egerṯo d̶ëɽənia d̶əñano id̶i, igëɽu ŋen ṯa egeṯənde nano, ṯa ñerṯe d̶aməd̶einia ñoman ñəɽijan. 16 Na ṯa igid̶i endoməñe ndə egabəṯa alo yi-Makəḏuniya, na ndə egəməña alo yi-Makəḏuniya ṯa igid̶i endoɽəbaṯa nano, na ṯa ñaŋ ñid̶i ñaiñëɽaici ed̶ad̶ id̶i d̶əbəṯa alo Yudiya. 17 Ndə igëɽu ŋen iŋi igëɽu məɽəməɽeñ? Walla igëbəɽia ŋen ŋəlëɽəñi eŋen ŋaŋəno ṯa yaṯa lomanto, “A”, na “Ndo”? 18 Ŋen ŋarno Rəmwa rəɽo d̶eṯəm, nṯia com d̶ërrəŋaid̶ia d̶əŋen ed̶aiñ eñaŋ d̶ero d̶əɽia, “A”, na “Ndo.” 19 Ŋen ŋanṯa Id̶ia gə-Rəmwa, Yesu Almasiya, igi Siləwanus na Ṯiməd̶awus na ñi ñagërrəŋaicənde ŋen ŋəlëɽəŋu, gerṯe gënəŋu gaɽo, “A”, na “Ndo.” Orn iŋu ŋen ŋaɽo, “A”, jaica. 20 Ŋen ŋanṯa ŋen pred̶ iŋi Rəmwa rëɽu ŋaɽo, “A”, jaica jaica ŋuga. Nṯia ndə ləgəbaṯar Amin ŋuga ləgananaicar Rəmwa ŋaɽrwa. 21 Orn fə-Rəmwa irri rəndonḏeiciar nëndr pred̶ ig-Almasiya na rënəŋu rëɽənde iŋəmëɽria, 22 na rënəŋu rëɽənde ŋwëɽiña nano ŋəlëɽəŋu na ranaicənde Usila gəlëɽəŋu Gətəɽe enare enaiñ na ŋen iŋi ŋaɽo ŋəmaṯan ananoŋ ŋəŋen pred̶ rënəŋu rid̶i arəndənaice.

23 Orn igwundəd̶ia Rəmwa ṯa rënəŋu arəɽeṯe d̶aməd̶aṯa eŋen iŋi ŋəfo iñi, egero egəberṯia ŋen egare ṯa egeṯo alo yi-Kərund̶us təŋ illi ṯa yindebəri eŋen ŋubwa ŋinia. 24 Gerṯe ṯa nanda ñagwonaṯa ṯa ñandəd̶ərne nano ed̶wonaṯa ed̶alo, orn ləgëbəd̶iar ŋəmëɽria ldəɽo ṯa nanda ñandaməd̶aṯe ñaŋəreṯe nano, ŋen ŋanṯa ñaɽaŋe ñagwonḏəṯo ed̶wonaṯa ed̶alo.

1 From Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and from Timothy, who is also a follower.

To God's church in Corinth and to all of God's people in Achaia.

2 I pray that God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless you with peace!

Paul Gives Thanks

3 Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! The Father is a merciful God, who always gives us comfort. 4 He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share this same comfort with others in trouble. 5 We share in the terrible sufferings of Christ, but also in the wonderful comfort he gives. 6 We suffer in the hope that you will be comforted and saved. And because we are comforted, you will also be comforted, as you patiently endure suffering like ours. 7 You never disappoint us. You suffered as much as we did, and we know that you will be comforted as we were.

8 My friends, I want you to know what a hard time we had in Asia. Our sufferings were so horrible and so unbearable that death seemed certain. 9 In fact, we felt sure we were going to die. But this made us stop trusting in ourselves and start trusting God, who raises the dead to life. 10 God saved us from the threat of death, and we are sure that he will do it again and again. 11 Please help us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks for the blessings we receive in answer to all these prayers.

Paul's Change of Plans

12 We can be proud of our clear conscience. We have always lived honestly and sincerely, especially when we were with you. And we were guided by God's gift of undeserved grace instead of by the wisdom of this world. 13 I am not writing anything you cannot read and understand. I hope you will understand it completely, 14 just as you already partly understand us. Then when our Lord Jesus returns, you can be as proud of us as we are of you.

15 I was so sure of your pride in us that I had planned to visit you first of all. In this way you would have the blessing of two visits from me— 16 once on my way to Macedonia and again on my return from there. Then you could send me on to Judea. 17 Do you think I couldn't make up my mind about what to do? Or do I seem like someone who says “Yes” or “No” simply to please others? 18 God can be trusted, and so can I, when I say our answer to you has always been “Yes” and never “No.” 19 This is because Jesus Christ the Son of God is always “Yes” and never “No.” And he is the one Silas, Timothy, and I told you about.

20 Christ says “Yes” to all God's promises. This is why we have Christ to say “Amen” for us to the glory of God. 21 And so God makes it possible for you and us to stand firmly together with Christ. God is also the one who chose us 22 and put his Spirit in our hearts to show that we belong only to him.

23 God is my witness that I stayed away from Corinth, just to keep from being hard on you. 24 We are not bosses who tell you what to believe. We are working with you to make you glad, because your faith is strong.