2 Corinthians 9:9

as it is written, “He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness abideth for ever.”

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.

In Context

8And God is able to make all grace abound towards you; that in every case having always all sufficiency, ye may abound unto every good work:

10Now he that supplieth seed to the sower, shall also supply bread for food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness,

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Cross References

Galatians 5:5For we in spirit by faith expect the hope of righteousness.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 9:7-15

Charity Urged. ( a. d. 57.) 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his… Read the whole commentary →

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