2 Corinthians 8:9

For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

In Context

8I say it not by way of command, but through the forwardness of others proving also the sincerity of your love.

10And I give an opinion in this matter; for this is expedient for you, who began before others, not only to do, but also to will, a year ago.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:20And Jesus says to him: The foxes have holes and the birds of the air nests; but the Son of man has not where he may lay his head.

Matthew 20:28even as the Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Luke 2:7And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him in swathing bands, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Luke 9:58And Jesus said to him: The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:8-16

Charity Urged. ( a. d. 57.) 7 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. 8 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. 9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. 10 And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient… Read the whole commentary →

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