Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Corinthians 9:1

"For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:" — 2 Corinthians 9:1 (ASV)

For as touching . . .—The division of chapters in the English version, unfortunately, gives the impression of the introduction of a new subject. In reality there is no new topic, and all flows on with unbroken continuity. This is part of the appeal to their self-respect begun in 2 Corinthians 8:23–24. “You will pardon,” he practically says, “my words of counsel concerning the necessity of prompt action; concerning the general duty of that ministration to the saints, you have shown that you need no instruction.”