Parallel Bible results for "2 corinthians 9:5"

Looks like you are comparing a single verse. Click here to compare 2 Corinthians 9:5 against all translations at once.

2 Corinthians 9:5

American Standard Version ASV

New International Version NIV

5 I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your aforepromised bounty, that the same might be ready as a matter of bounty, and not of extortion.

5 So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you in advance and finish the arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. Then it will be ready as a generous gift, not as one grudgingly given.

The American Standard Version is in the public domain.