2 Corinthians 8:9

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Though

Hebrews 1:2

He became

That ye

General references

1 John 4:11

Bible References

Though

In the beginning, LORD, you laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the work of your hands.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

All things that the Father has are mine; that is why I said that he takes of mine, and will declare it to you.

The first man is of the earth, made of dust. The second man is from heaven.

who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God a thing to be grasped,

For by him all things were created, in the heavens and on the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers; all things have been created by him and for him.

in these last days has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds.

He became

For he grew up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground. He has no form nor comeliness. When we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.

And Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head."

But, lest we cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take that, and give it to them for me and you."

even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Are not his sisters here with us?" They were offended at him.

She brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in bands of cloth, and placed him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.

and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward; Susanna; and many others; who provided for them from their possessions.

And Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."

who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God a thing to be grasped,

That ye

as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

He who did not spare his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how would he not also with him freely give us all things?

Now if their fall is the riches of the world, and their loss the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fullness?

Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours,

To me, the very least of all saints, was this grace given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

Listen, my beloved brothers. Did not God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?

I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, that you may become rich; and white garments, that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and eye salve to put on your eyes, that you may see.

He who overcomes, I will give him these things. I will be his God, and he will be my son.

General references

"'If your brother becomes poor, and sells some of his possessions, then his kinsman who is next to him shall come, and redeem that which his brother has sold.

You shall remember that you were a bondservant in the land of Egypt: therefore I command you to do this thing.

Honor the LORD with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:

They said, "The Lord needs it."

For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Is not it he who sits at the table? But I am in the midst of you as one who serves.

If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

Beloved, if God loved us in this way, we also ought to love one another.