2 Corinthians 9:9

(as it is written, "He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness continueth for ever."

1770 John Worsley NT

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 having always all sufficiency in every thing, ye may abound in every good work:

10And may He, who supplieth seed to the sower, and giveth bread for food, furnish and multiply your sowing, and increase the fruits of your bounty:)

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Cross References

Galatians 5:5For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.

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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