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He who supplies
"God who supplies"
bread for food
Here the word "bread" refers to food in general. Alternate translation: "food to eat" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
will also supply and multiply your seed for sowing
Paul speaks of the Corinthians' possessions as if they are seeds and of giving to others as if they were sowing seeds. Alternate translation: "will also supply and multiply your possessions so that you can sow them by giving them to others" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
He will increase the harvest of your righteousness
Paul compares the benefits that the Corinthians will receive from their generosity to that of a harvest. Alternate translation: "God will bless you even more for your righteousness" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
the harvest of your righteousness
"the harvest that comes from your righteous actions." Here the word "righteousness" refers to the righteous actions of the Corinthians in giving their resources to the believers in Jerusalem.