Bible Strands
2 Corinthians 9:1
Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian church regarding a financial collection for believers in Jerusalem. He introduces this topic immediately after reviewing previous appeals and before outlining the practical steps for the offering.
The words — The Greek phrase Περὶ διακονίας (peri diakonias) literally means "concerning service." The conjunction γὰρ (gar) marks this clause as a direct continuation of Paul's preceding argument.
The thread — This rhetorical marker appears in 1 Thessalonians 4:9 when Paul addresses brotherly love. The collection theme connects to the Macedonian example in 2 Corinthians 8:4 and the broader mandate to do good to the family of faith in Galatians 6:10.
Why it lands — The text states that Paul finds no need to write further on this matter because the Corinthians already know what is required. It asks the reader to stop treating known instructions as new information and to act on prior biblical teaching without delay.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
Cross-references
- Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
- 2 Corinthians 8:4 they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9 Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.
- 2 Corinthians 9:12 For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
- Galatians 2:10 They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1 Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.
- 1 Samuel 20:23 And as for the matter you and I have discussed, the LORD is a witness between you and me forever.”
- Psalms 45:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
- 1 John 2:27 And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.
- Genesis 27:42 When the words of her older son Esau were relayed to Rebekah, she sent for her younger son Jacob and told him, “Look, your brother Esau is consoling himself by plotting to kill you.