9:6 - But this I say, He which sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews
But let every one do as he has proposed in his heart: not as if sorrowfully, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."[366]
9:9 - (As it is written, He has dispersed abroad; he has given to the poor: his righteousness remains for ever.
Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews
Also in the same place: "As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever."[367]
9:10 - 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;)
Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews
Likewise in the same place: "Now he who ministereth seed to the sower, shall both supply bread to be eaten, and shall multiply your seed, and shall increase the growth of the fruits of your righteousness: that in all things ye may be made rich."[368]
9:12 - For the administration of this service not only supplies the lack of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
Cyprian Treatise VIII On Works and Alms
And again: "The administration of this service shall not only supply the wants of the saints, but shall be abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; "[31]Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews
Also in the same place: "The administration of this service has not only supplied that which is lacking to the saints, but has abounded by much giving of thanks unto God."[369]
9:13 - While by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III
"Qui enim sunt ejusmodi, pseudapostoli, operarii dolosi," usque ad illud: "Quorum finis erit secundum opera eorum."[4]Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
therefore, God has opened an entrance to all the sons of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in order that they may be in the faith of profession towards Him,[15]
9:14 - And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.
Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes
What great thing therefore is it, if his ministers also be transformed into the ministers of righteousness?-whose end shall be according to their works.[348]