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2 Corinthians 9:1

King James Version (KJV)

For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:

Translations

2 Corinthians 9:1 - Amplified Bible

NOW ABOUT the offering that is [to be made] for the saints (God's people in Jerusalem), it is quite superfluous that I should write you;

2 Corinthians 9:1 - American Standard Version

For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:

2 Corinthians 9:1 - Bible in Basic English

But there is no need for me to say anything in my letter about the giving to the saints:

2 Corinthians 9:1 - Darby Bible

For concerning the ministration which [is] for the saints, it is superfluous my writing to you.

2 Corinthians 9:1 - English Standard Version

Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints,

2 Corinthians 9:1 - King James Version

For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:

2 Corinthians 9:1 - La Biblia de las Americas

Porque me es por demás escribiros acerca de este servicio a los santos;

2 Corinthians 9:1 - The Message

If I wrote any more on this relief offering for the poor Christians, I’d be repeating myself. I know you’re on board and ready to go. I’ve been bragging about you all through Macedonia province, telling them, "Achaia province has been ready to go on this since last year." Your enthusiasm by now has spread to most of them.

2 Corinthians 9:1 - New American Standard Bible

For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;

2 Corinthians 9:1 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Porque en cuanto a este servicio a los santos, es por demás que yo les escriba.

2 Corinthians 9:1 - World English Bible

It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,

2 Corinthians 9:1 - Young's Living Translation

For, indeed, concerning the ministration that [is] for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you,

2 Corinthians 9:1 - Additional Comments

We see a paradox in Paul's writing. He first says he has no need to write to them about this matter, and then he proceeds to write to them about the matter.

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