6 The point is this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

7 Each one must give just as he has purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, so that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may have an abundance for every good work.

9 As it is written, »He has scattered abroad, he gives to the poor;his righteousness endures forever.«

10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will multiply the harvest of your righteousness.

11 You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

12 For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God.