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2 Corinthians 8

2 Corinthians 8:9

Generosity Commended · 2 Corinthians 8:1–15
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Translations

Modern
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
Traditional
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.
Literal
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that being rich, on account of you He became poor, so that you by that poverty might be enriched.
Latin
Scitis enim gratiam Domini nostri Jesu Christi, quoniam propter vos egenus factus est, cum esset dives, ut illius inopia vos divites essetis.

Original

Greek
English
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

Notes

2 Corinthians 8:9

The Lord himself is the model for generous giving. He was rich in the Father's presence (John 17:5, 24) but became poor by living as a human and dying on the cross (see Philippians 2:6–11). Through this selfless act, he made people rich with the blessings of salvation.

2 Corinthians 8:1–9:15

Paul now focuses on collecting funds for the Jerusalem church (8:4; 9:1). This relief fund aimed to help the poor believers in the holy city (Acts 11:27–30; Romans 15:25–27, 31; Galatians 2:10). Paul had previously given instructions about this matter (1 Corinthians 16:1–2). Now it was time to gather the funds (2 Corinthians 8:6). Paul hoped this gift from non-Jewish congregations to the Jewish church would strengthen ties between the two groups in the early Christian community.

Parallels

Philippians 4:10–20

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Alms Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Gospel Jesus Christ, Teachings of Poor, the Second Letter to the Corinthians Titus (Person) Titus, Letter to

Topics

Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Character of Christ: Self-Denying Example: Christ, Our Jesus, the Christ: Compassion of Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Example, An Jesus, the Christ: Humility of Jesus, the Christ: Love of Liberality: Christ Set an Example of Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Poor: Duty To Riches in Heaven Selfishness: The Example of Christ Condemns The Example of Christ: Conformity To, Required in Benevolence The Humility of Christ: Exhibited in His: Poverty Unselfishness: General Scriptures Concerning