He that Ministers Seed to the Sower 2 Corinthians 9:10

Paul the apostle began to share a quote with the church members in Corinth where he wrote, “(As it is written, He has dispersed abroad; he has given to the poor: his righteousness remains for ever”, and in chapter nine and verse eight of Second Corinthians, Paul completed his quote as he shared with them concerning, “he that ministers seed to the sower” where we read:

Now he that ministers seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)

The verse begins, “Now he that ministers seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, ...” Paul began with the word, “now” which means “moreover and” “he that ministers” or “supply, furnish and present” “seed” which means “germinating grain or kernel” “to the sower” or “the one who scatters” “both minister” which means “even and indeed as a choral or dance leader who procures and supplies all things necessary to fit out a chorus” “bread” or “food composed of flour mixed with water and baked” “for your food” which refers to “that which is eaten by the church members”. Paul repeated the words of this verse in Psalms as he shared concerning God who “supplies” the “servants” with “seed” to make nourishing “bread” and “food” for the church members. .

The verse continues, “...and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)” Paul added the words, “and multiply” or “and increased” “your seed sown” which means “the church's germinating grain or kernel scattered on the ground”, “and increase” which refers to “cause to augment, become greater and grow” “the fruits” or “the produce of agriculture” “of your righteousness” which means “of the church members' state as they ought to be and the condition acceptable to God”. God also “increased” their “seed sown” and the “produce” of “acceptable behavior” before God.

When we consider these words of Paul, we see how God was the one responsible not only for the “seed” sown, but also for the “increase” of it. In other words, God is the one responsible for all parts, and He freely gave them to men. In the same likeness, God desires that we give freely toward His Kingdom. Jesus Christ gave His life for the sins of every person, and those who believe and trust in Him shall have everlasting life. Afterward, they should be concerned about others knowing Him as “Savior and Lord” and “sow seed” into the Kingdom while allowing the Lord to “increase” it.

Next time Paul shares with the church members about, “being enriched in everything”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then,

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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