2 Corinthians 9:1
For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
2 Corinthians 9:1
Here, Paul says the topic of ministering to the saints is almost self-evident and not worth laboring over: “For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you.” He implies that the Corinthian church, with its abundant resources and readiness, already understands their obligation. This sets a tone of readiness and responsibility that should characterize the church’s financial and compassionate outreach.
The verse anchors the moral obligation of generosity within the Christian life. God’s people are called to care for other believers in need as an integral expression of the gospel’s love, not as a legalistic burden. It also signals that some truths are learned by heart, becoming reflexive parts of Christian identity.
- Cultivate instinctive generosity: train habitually to respond to needs without waiting for explicit instructions.
- Foster readiness in leadership: prepare teams for opportunities to give so response times stay swift.
- Reduce bureaucratic friction: streamline processes so generosity can be mobilized quickly when opportunities arise.
Cross-References
- Romans 12:8 (give with generosity)
- Acts 11:27-30 (prophetic generosity to believers in need)
- 1 John 3:17-18 (love in action)