Now concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you;
Parallel translations
- WEB It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,
- KJV For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
- BSB Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
- NASB For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;
- NLT I really don’t need to write to you about this ministry of giving for the believers in Jerusalem.
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Quick answer
Paul says it is almost needless to write further about the relief for fellow believers, since they are already eager. He affirms their willingness before pressing the matter.
Overview
With gracious tact, Paul declares that the Corinthians hardly need instruction about the offering for the saints, given their known readiness. By acknowledging their good intentions first, he encourages rather than scolds, even as he continues to ensure the gift is actually completed.
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- Gal 6:10So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
- 1 Th 4:9–10But concerning brotherly love, you have no need that one write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another,
- 2 Cor 8:4–15begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.
- 2 Cor 9:12–14For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through many givings of thanks to God;
- Gal 2:10They only asked us to remember the poor — which very thing I was also zealous to do.
- 1 Th 5:1But concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need that anything be written to you.
- Ps 45:1For the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song. My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.
- 1 Sam 20:23Concerning the matter which you and I have spoken of, behold, Yahweh is between you and me forever.”
- 1 Jn 2:27As for you, the anointing which you received from him remains in you, and you don’t need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, you will remain in him.
- Job 37:23We can’t reach the Almighty. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.
- Rom 11:28Concerning the Good News, they are enemies for your sake. But concerning the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sake.
- Phil 3:5–6circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee;
- Gen 27:42The words of Esau, her elder son, were told to Rebekah. She sent and called Jacob, her younger son, and said to him, “Behold, your brother Esau comforts himself about you by planning to kill you.
- Matt 22:31But concerning the resurrection of the dead, haven’t you read that which was spoken to you by God, saying,
- 2 Kgs 22:18But to the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of Yahweh, tell him, “Yahweh the God of Israel says, ‘Concerning the words which you have heard,
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