Matthew 10:42 无论何人，因为门徒的名，只把一杯凉水给这小子里的一个喝，我实在告诉你们，这人不能不得赏赐。”

mat 10:42 MSG

逐節對照

新标点和合本 - 无论何人，因为门徒的名，只把一杯凉水给这小子里的一个喝，我实在告诉你们，这人不能不得赏赐。”
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 无论谁，只因门徒的名，就算把一杯凉水给这些小子中的一个喝，我实在告诉你们，他一定会得到赏赐。”
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 无论谁，只因门徒的名，就算把一杯凉水给这些小子中的一个喝，我实在告诉你们，他一定会得到赏赐。”
当代译本 - 人若接待我门徒中最卑微的人，并因为他是我的门徒而给他一杯凉水喝，我实在告诉你们，那人必得到赏赐。”
圣经新译本 - 无论谁因门徒的名，只把一杯凉水给这些微不足道的人中的一个喝，我实在告诉你们，他决不会得不到他的赏赐。”
中文标准译本 - 无论谁，因着门徒的名份，就是拿一杯凉水给这些卑微人中的一个喝，我确实地告诉你们：他绝不会失去他的报偿。”
现代标点和合本 - 无论何人，因为门徒的名，只把一杯凉水给这小子里的一个喝，我实在告诉你们：这人不能不得赏赐。”
和合本（拼音版） - 无论何人，因为门徒的名，只把一杯凉水给这小子里的一个喝，我实在告诉你们，这人不能不得赏赐。”
New International Version - And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”
New International Reader's Version - Suppose someone gives even a cup of cold water to a little one who follows me. What I’m about to tell you is true. That person will certainly be rewarded.”
English Standard Version - And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.”
New Living Translation - And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.”
Christian Standard Bible - And whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”
New American Standard Bible - And whoever gives one of these little ones just a cup of cold water to drink in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.”
New King James Version - And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.”
Amplified Bible - And whoever gives to one of these little ones [these who are humble in rank or influence] even a cup of cold water to drink because he is my disciple, truly I say to you, he will not lose his reward.”
American Standard Version - And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you he shall in no wise lose his reward.
King James Version - And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
New English Translation - And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple, I tell you the truth, he will never lose his reward.”
World English Bible - Whoever gives one of these little ones just a cup of cold water to drink in the name of a disciple, most certainly I tell you he will in no way lose his reward.”
新標點和合本 - 無論何人，因為門徒的名，只把一杯涼水給這小子裏的一個喝，我實在告訴你們，這人不能不得賞賜。」
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 無論誰，只因門徒的名，就算把一杯涼水給這些小子中的一個喝，我實在告訴你們，他一定會得到賞賜。」
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 無論誰，只因門徒的名，就算把一杯涼水給這些小子中的一個喝，我實在告訴你們，他一定會得到賞賜。」
當代譯本 - 人若接待我門徒中最卑微的人，並因為他是我的門徒而給他一杯涼水喝，我實在告訴你們，那人必得到賞賜。」
聖經新譯本 - 無論誰因門徒的名，只把一杯涼水給這些微不足道的人中的一個喝，我實在告訴你們，他決不會得不到他的賞賜。”
呂振中譯本 - 無論何人、為尊門徒的名、只把一杯冷水給這些微小者之一喝，我實在告訴你們，他必定不失掉他的賞報。』
中文標準譯本 - 無論誰，因著門徒的名份，就是拿一杯涼水給這些卑微人中的一個喝，我確實地告訴你們：他絕不會失去他的報償。」
現代標點和合本 - 無論何人，因為門徒的名，只把一杯涼水給這小子裡的一個喝，我實在告訴你們：這人不能不得賞賜。」
文理和合譯本 - 第以杯水飲此小子之一、以其為吾徒也、我誠語汝、彼必不失其賞也、
文理委辦譯本 - 此小子之一、因其為吾徒、第以杯水飲之者、我誠告爾、彼必不失賞也、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 有人第以一杯水、飲此小子之一、因其為門徒、我誠告爾、此人必不失其賞矣、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 若有因門徒名義、而予此中最小者以一勺之水、我確語爾、彼亦不失其報矣。』
Nueva Versión Internacional - Y quien dé siquiera un vaso de agua fresca a uno de estos pequeños por tratarse de uno de mis discípulos, les aseguro que no perderá su recompensa».
현대인의 성경 - 내가 분명히 말해 둔다. 아주 보잘것없는 사람이지만 그가 내 제자라는 이유로 그에게 냉수 한 그릇이라도 대접하는 사람은 반드시 상을 받을 것이다.”
Новый Русский Перевод - И если кто-либо напоит одного из самых меньших чашей холодной воды, только потому что он Мой ученик, то, говорю вам истину, он не останется без награды.
Восточный перевод - И если кто-либо напоит одного из самых меньших Моих последователей чашей холодной воды, только потому, что он Мой ученик, говорю вам истину: этот человек не останется без награды.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - И если кто-либо напоит одного из самых меньших Моих последователей чашей холодной воды, только потому, что он Мой ученик, говорю вам истину: этот человек не останется без награды.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - И если кто-либо напоит одного из самых меньших Моих последователей чашей холодной воды, только потому, что он Мой ученик, говорю вам истину: этот человек не останется без награды.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Si quelqu’un donne à boire, ne serait-ce qu’un verre d’eau fraîche, au plus petit de mes disciples parce qu’il est mon disciple, vraiment, je vous l’assure, il ne perdra pas sa récompense.
リビングバイブル - また、この小さい者のひとりに、わたしに代わって冷たい水一杯でも与えるなら、よく言っておきますが、その人は必ず報いを受けるのです。」
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ ὃς ἂν ποτίσῃ ἕνα τῶν μικρῶν τούτων ποτήριον ψυχροῦ μόνον εἰς ὄνομα μαθητοῦ, ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, οὐ μὴ ἀπολέσῃ τὸν μισθὸν αὐτοῦ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ ὃς ἐὰν ποτίσῃ ἕνα τῶν μικρῶν τούτων ποτήριον ψυχροῦ, μόνον εἰς ὄνομα μαθητοῦ, ἀμὴν, λέγω ὑμῖν, οὐ μὴ ἀπολέσῃ τὸν μισθὸν αὐτοῦ.
Nova Versão Internacional - E, se alguém der mesmo que seja apenas um copo de água fria a um destes pequeninos, porque ele é meu discípulo, eu asseguro que não perderá a sua recompensa”.
Hoffnung für alle - Wer einen meiner unbedeutendsten Jünger auch nur mit einem Schluck kaltem Wasser erfrischt, weil dieser zu mir gehört, der wird seinen Lohn auf jeden Fall erhalten. Das versichere ich euch!«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Nếu các con cho một người hèn mọn này uống một chén nước lạnh vì người ấy là môn đệ Ta, chắc chắn các con sẽ được tưởng thưởng.”
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - และถ้าผู้ใดเอาน้ำเย็นถ้วยหนึ่งให้ผู้เล็กน้อยเหล่านี้คนหนึ่งคนใดเพราะเขาเป็นสาวกของเรา เราบอกความจริงแก่ท่านว่าผู้นั้นจะไม่ขาดบำเหน็จของตน”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เราขอบอกความจริงกับเจ้าว่า ใครก็ตามที่ให้เพียงน้ำเย็น 1 แก้วแก่ผู้หนึ่งในบรรดาผู้น้อยเหล่านี้ เพราะเขาเป็นสาวกของเรา ผู้นั้นจะไม่สูญเสียรางวัลของเขา”

交叉引用

Matthew 8:5 - As Jesus entered the village of Capernaum, a Roman captain came up in a panic and said, “Master, my servant is sick. He can’t walk. He’s in terrible pain.”
1 Corinthians 8:10 - For instance, say you flaunt your freedom by going to a banquet thrown in honor of idols, where the main course is meat sacrificed to idols. Isn’t there great danger if someone still struggling over this issue, someone who looks up to you as knowledgeable and mature, sees you go into that banquet? The danger is that he will become terribly confused—maybe even to the point of getting mixed up himself in what his conscience tells him is wrong.
1 Corinthians 8:11 - Christ gave up his life for that person. Wouldn’t you at least be willing to give up going to dinner for him—because, as you say, it doesn’t really make any difference? But it does make a difference if you hurt your friend terribly, risking his eternal ruin! When you hurt your friend, you hurt Christ. A free meal here and there isn’t worth it at the cost of even one of these “weak ones.” So, never go to these idol-tainted meals if there’s any chance it will trip up one of your brothers or sisters. * * *
Zechariah 13:7 - “Sword, get moving against my shepherd, against my close associate!” Decree of God-of-the-Angel-Armies. “Kill the shepherd! Scatter the sheep! The back of my hand against even the lambs! All across the country”—God’s Decree— “two-thirds will be devastated and one-third survive. I’ll deliver the surviving third to the refinery fires. I’ll refine them as silver is refined, test them for purity as gold is tested. Then they’ll pray to me by name and I’ll answer them personally. I’ll say, ‘That’s my people.’ They’ll say, ‘God—my God!’”
Luke 6:35 - “I tell you, love your enemies. Help and give without expecting a return. You’ll never—I promise—regret it. Live out this God-created identity the way our Father lives toward us, generously and graciously, even when we’re at our worst. Our Father is kind; you be kind.
Philippians 4:15 - You Philippians well know, and you can be sure I’ll never forget it, that when I first left Macedonia province, venturing out with the Message, not one church helped out in the give-and-take of this work except you. You were the only one. Even while I was in Thessalonica, you helped out—and not only once, but twice. Not that I’m looking for handouts, but I do want you to experience the blessing that issues from generosity.
Philippians 4:18 - And now I have it all—and keep getting more! The gifts you sent with Epaphroditus were more than enough, like a sweet-smelling sacrifice roasting on the altar, filling the air with fragrance, pleasing God to no end. You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus. Our God and Father abounds in glory that just pours out into eternity. Yes.
Matthew 18:6 - “But if you give them a hard time, bullying or taking advantage of their simple trust, you’ll soon wish you hadn’t. You’d be better off dropped in the middle of the lake with a millstone around your neck. Doom to the world for giving these God-believing children a hard time! Hard times are inevitable, but you don’t have to make it worse—and it’s doomsday to you if you do.
2 Corinthians 9:6 - Remember: A stingy planter gets a stingy crop; a lavish planter gets a lavish crop. I want each of you to take plenty of time to think it over, and make up your own mind what you will give. That will protect you against sob stories and arm-twisting. God loves it when the giver delights in the giving.
2 Corinthians 9:8 - God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done. As one psalmist puts it, He throws caution to the winds, giving to the needy in reckless abandon. His right-living, right-giving ways never run out, never wear out. This most generous God who gives seed to the farmer that becomes bread for your meals is more than extravagant with you. He gives you something you can then give away, which grows into full-formed lives, robust in God, wealthy in every way, so that you can be generous in every way, producing with us great praise to God.
2 Corinthians 9:12 - Carrying out this social relief work involves far more than helping meet the bare needs of poor Christians. It also produces abundant and bountiful thanksgivings to God. This relief offering is a prod to live at your very best, showing your gratitude to God by being openly obedient to the plain meaning of the Message of Christ. You show your gratitude through your generous offerings to your needy brothers and sisters, and really toward everyone. Meanwhile, moved by the extravagance of God in your lives, they’ll respond by praying for you in passionate intercession for whatever you need. Thank God for this gift, his gift. No language can praise it enough!
Mark 9:42 - “On the other hand, if you give one of these simple, childlike believers a hard time, bullying or taking advantage of their simple trust, you’ll soon wish you hadn’t. You’d be better off dropped in the middle of the lake with a millstone around your neck.
Matthew 18:10 - “Watch that you don’t treat a single one of these childlike believers arrogantly. You realize, don’t you, that their personal angels are constantly in touch with my Father in heaven?

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交叉引用

新标点和合本 - 无论何人，因为门徒的名，只把一杯凉水给这小子里的一个喝，我实在告诉你们，这人不能不得赏赐。”
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 无论谁，只因门徒的名，就算把一杯凉水给这些小子中的一个喝，我实在告诉你们，他一定会得到赏赐。”
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 无论谁，只因门徒的名，就算把一杯凉水给这些小子中的一个喝，我实在告诉你们，他一定会得到赏赐。”
当代译本 - 人若接待我门徒中最卑微的人，并因为他是我的门徒而给他一杯凉水喝，我实在告诉你们，那人必得到赏赐。”
圣经新译本 - 无论谁因门徒的名，只把一杯凉水给这些微不足道的人中的一个喝，我实在告诉你们，他决不会得不到他的赏赐。”
中文标准译本 - 无论谁，因着门徒的名份，就是拿一杯凉水给这些卑微人中的一个喝，我确实地告诉你们：他绝不会失去他的报偿。”
现代标点和合本 - 无论何人，因为门徒的名，只把一杯凉水给这小子里的一个喝，我实在告诉你们：这人不能不得赏赐。”
和合本（拼音版） - 无论何人，因为门徒的名，只把一杯凉水给这小子里的一个喝，我实在告诉你们，这人不能不得赏赐。”
New International Version - And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”
New International Reader's Version - Suppose someone gives even a cup of cold water to a little one who follows me. What I’m about to tell you is true. That person will certainly be rewarded.”
English Standard Version - And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.”
New Living Translation - And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.”
Christian Standard Bible - And whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”
New American Standard Bible - And whoever gives one of these little ones just a cup of cold water to drink in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.”
New King James Version - And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.”
Amplified Bible - And whoever gives to one of these little ones [these who are humble in rank or influence] even a cup of cold water to drink because he is my disciple, truly I say to you, he will not lose his reward.”
American Standard Version - And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you he shall in no wise lose his reward.
King James Version - And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
New English Translation - And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple, I tell you the truth, he will never lose his reward.”
World English Bible - Whoever gives one of these little ones just a cup of cold water to drink in the name of a disciple, most certainly I tell you he will in no way lose his reward.”
新標點和合本 - 無論何人，因為門徒的名，只把一杯涼水給這小子裏的一個喝，我實在告訴你們，這人不能不得賞賜。」
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 無論誰，只因門徒的名，就算把一杯涼水給這些小子中的一個喝，我實在告訴你們，他一定會得到賞賜。」
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 無論誰，只因門徒的名，就算把一杯涼水給這些小子中的一個喝，我實在告訴你們，他一定會得到賞賜。」
當代譯本 - 人若接待我門徒中最卑微的人，並因為他是我的門徒而給他一杯涼水喝，我實在告訴你們，那人必得到賞賜。」
聖經新譯本 - 無論誰因門徒的名，只把一杯涼水給這些微不足道的人中的一個喝，我實在告訴你們，他決不會得不到他的賞賜。”
呂振中譯本 - 無論何人、為尊門徒的名、只把一杯冷水給這些微小者之一喝，我實在告訴你們，他必定不失掉他的賞報。』
中文標準譯本 - 無論誰，因著門徒的名份，就是拿一杯涼水給這些卑微人中的一個喝，我確實地告訴你們：他絕不會失去他的報償。」
現代標點和合本 - 無論何人，因為門徒的名，只把一杯涼水給這小子裡的一個喝，我實在告訴你們：這人不能不得賞賜。」
文理和合譯本 - 第以杯水飲此小子之一、以其為吾徒也、我誠語汝、彼必不失其賞也、
文理委辦譯本 - 此小子之一、因其為吾徒、第以杯水飲之者、我誠告爾、彼必不失賞也、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 有人第以一杯水、飲此小子之一、因其為門徒、我誠告爾、此人必不失其賞矣、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 若有因門徒名義、而予此中最小者以一勺之水、我確語爾、彼亦不失其報矣。』
Nueva Versión Internacional - Y quien dé siquiera un vaso de agua fresca a uno de estos pequeños por tratarse de uno de mis discípulos, les aseguro que no perderá su recompensa».
현대인의 성경 - 내가 분명히 말해 둔다. 아주 보잘것없는 사람이지만 그가 내 제자라는 이유로 그에게 냉수 한 그릇이라도 대접하는 사람은 반드시 상을 받을 것이다.”
Новый Русский Перевод - И если кто-либо напоит одного из самых меньших чашей холодной воды, только потому что он Мой ученик, то, говорю вам истину, он не останется без награды.
Восточный перевод - И если кто-либо напоит одного из самых меньших Моих последователей чашей холодной воды, только потому, что он Мой ученик, говорю вам истину: этот человек не останется без награды.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - И если кто-либо напоит одного из самых меньших Моих последователей чашей холодной воды, только потому, что он Мой ученик, говорю вам истину: этот человек не останется без награды.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - И если кто-либо напоит одного из самых меньших Моих последователей чашей холодной воды, только потому, что он Мой ученик, говорю вам истину: этот человек не останется без награды.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Si quelqu’un donne à boire, ne serait-ce qu’un verre d’eau fraîche, au plus petit de mes disciples parce qu’il est mon disciple, vraiment, je vous l’assure, il ne perdra pas sa récompense.
リビングバイブル - また、この小さい者のひとりに、わたしに代わって冷たい水一杯でも与えるなら、よく言っておきますが、その人は必ず報いを受けるのです。」
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ ὃς ἂν ποτίσῃ ἕνα τῶν μικρῶν τούτων ποτήριον ψυχροῦ μόνον εἰς ὄνομα μαθητοῦ, ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, οὐ μὴ ἀπολέσῃ τὸν μισθὸν αὐτοῦ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ ὃς ἐὰν ποτίσῃ ἕνα τῶν μικρῶν τούτων ποτήριον ψυχροῦ, μόνον εἰς ὄνομα μαθητοῦ, ἀμὴν, λέγω ὑμῖν, οὐ μὴ ἀπολέσῃ τὸν μισθὸν αὐτοῦ.
Nova Versão Internacional - E, se alguém der mesmo que seja apenas um copo de água fria a um destes pequeninos, porque ele é meu discípulo, eu asseguro que não perderá a sua recompensa”.
Hoffnung für alle - Wer einen meiner unbedeutendsten Jünger auch nur mit einem Schluck kaltem Wasser erfrischt, weil dieser zu mir gehört, der wird seinen Lohn auf jeden Fall erhalten. Das versichere ich euch!«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Nếu các con cho một người hèn mọn này uống một chén nước lạnh vì người ấy là môn đệ Ta, chắc chắn các con sẽ được tưởng thưởng.”
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - และถ้าผู้ใดเอาน้ำเย็นถ้วยหนึ่งให้ผู้เล็กน้อยเหล่านี้คนหนึ่งคนใดเพราะเขาเป็นสาวกของเรา เราบอกความจริงแก่ท่านว่าผู้นั้นจะไม่ขาดบำเหน็จของตน”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เราขอบอกความจริงกับเจ้าว่า ใครก็ตามที่ให้เพียงน้ำเย็น 1 แก้วแก่ผู้หนึ่งในบรรดาผู้น้อยเหล่านี้ เพราะเขาเป็นสาวกของเรา ผู้นั้นจะไม่สูญเสียรางวัลของเขา”

Matthew 8:5 - As Jesus entered the village of Capernaum, a Roman captain came up in a panic and said, “Master, my servant is sick. He can’t walk. He’s in terrible pain.”
1 Corinthians 8:10 - For instance, say you flaunt your freedom by going to a banquet thrown in honor of idols, where the main course is meat sacrificed to idols. Isn’t there great danger if someone still struggling over this issue, someone who looks up to you as knowledgeable and mature, sees you go into that banquet? The danger is that he will become terribly confused—maybe even to the point of getting mixed up himself in what his conscience tells him is wrong.
1 Corinthians 8:11 - Christ gave up his life for that person. Wouldn’t you at least be willing to give up going to dinner for him—because, as you say, it doesn’t really make any difference? But it does make a difference if you hurt your friend terribly, risking his eternal ruin! When you hurt your friend, you hurt Christ. A free meal here and there isn’t worth it at the cost of even one of these “weak ones.” So, never go to these idol-tainted meals if there’s any chance it will trip up one of your brothers or sisters. * * *
Zechariah 13:7 - “Sword, get moving against my shepherd, against my close associate!” Decree of God-of-the-Angel-Armies. “Kill the shepherd! Scatter the sheep! The back of my hand against even the lambs! All across the country”—God’s Decree— “two-thirds will be devastated and one-third survive. I’ll deliver the surviving third to the refinery fires. I’ll refine them as silver is refined, test them for purity as gold is tested. Then they’ll pray to me by name and I’ll answer them personally. I’ll say, ‘That’s my people.’ They’ll say, ‘God—my God!’”
Luke 6:35 - “I tell you, love your enemies. Help and give without expecting a return. You’ll never—I promise—regret it. Live out this God-created identity the way our Father lives toward us, generously and graciously, even when we’re at our worst. Our Father is kind; you be kind.
Philippians 4:15 - You Philippians well know, and you can be sure I’ll never forget it, that when I first left Macedonia province, venturing out with the Message, not one church helped out in the give-and-take of this work except you. You were the only one. Even while I was in Thessalonica, you helped out—and not only once, but twice. Not that I’m looking for handouts, but I do want you to experience the blessing that issues from generosity.
Philippians 4:18 - And now I have it all—and keep getting more! The gifts you sent with Epaphroditus were more than enough, like a sweet-smelling sacrifice roasting on the altar, filling the air with fragrance, pleasing God to no end. You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus. Our God and Father abounds in glory that just pours out into eternity. Yes.
Matthew 18:6 - “But if you give them a hard time, bullying or taking advantage of their simple trust, you’ll soon wish you hadn’t. You’d be better off dropped in the middle of the lake with a millstone around your neck. Doom to the world for giving these God-believing children a hard time! Hard times are inevitable, but you don’t have to make it worse—and it’s doomsday to you if you do.
2 Corinthians 9:6 - Remember: A stingy planter gets a stingy crop; a lavish planter gets a lavish crop. I want each of you to take plenty of time to think it over, and make up your own mind what you will give. That will protect you against sob stories and arm-twisting. God loves it when the giver delights in the giving.
2 Corinthians 9:8 - God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done. As one psalmist puts it, He throws caution to the winds, giving to the needy in reckless abandon. His right-living, right-giving ways never run out, never wear out. This most generous God who gives seed to the farmer that becomes bread for your meals is more than extravagant with you. He gives you something you can then give away, which grows into full-formed lives, robust in God, wealthy in every way, so that you can be generous in every way, producing with us great praise to God.
2 Corinthians 9:12 - Carrying out this social relief work involves far more than helping meet the bare needs of poor Christians. It also produces abundant and bountiful thanksgivings to God. This relief offering is a prod to live at your very best, showing your gratitude to God by being openly obedient to the plain meaning of the Message of Christ. You show your gratitude through your generous offerings to your needy brothers and sisters, and really toward everyone. Meanwhile, moved by the extravagance of God in your lives, they’ll respond by praying for you in passionate intercession for whatever you need. Thank God for this gift, his gift. No language can praise it enough!
Mark 9:42 - “On the other hand, if you give one of these simple, childlike believers a hard time, bullying or taking advantage of their simple trust, you’ll soon wish you hadn’t. You’d be better off dropped in the middle of the lake with a millstone around your neck.
Matthew 18:10 - “Watch that you don’t treat a single one of these childlike believers arrogantly. You realize, don’t you, that their personal angels are constantly in touch with my Father in heaven?