Parallel Verses
Montgomery New Testament
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how though he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
New American Standard Bible
For you know
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.
Holman Bible
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though He was rich,
International Standard Version
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah. Although he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
A Conservative Version
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich he became poor for your sakes, so that by that man's poverty ye might become rich.
American Standard 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 become rich.
Amplified
For you are recognizing [more clearly] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [His astonishing kindness, His generosity, His gracious favor], that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich (abundantly blessed).
An Understandable Version
For you know the unearned favor of our Lord Jesus Christ, [how] that even though He was rich, He became poor for your sakes, so that through His poverty you people could become [spiritually] rich.
Anderson New Testament
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet, for your sakes, he became poor, that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
Bible in Basic English
For you see the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how though he had wealth, he became poor on your account, so that through his need you might have wealth.
Common New Testament
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that through his poverty you might become rich.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for you are sensible of the beneficence of our Lord Jesus Christ; powerful as he was, for your sake he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.
Darby Translation
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sakes he, being rich, became poor, in order that ye by his poverty might be enriched.
Godbey New Testament
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, being rich, for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.
Goodspeed New Testament
You know how gracious the Lord Jesus Christ was. Though he was rich, he became poor for your sake, in order that by his poverty you might become rich.
John Wesley New Testament
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
Julia Smith Translation
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for you he was in a state of beggary, being rich; that ye in his poverty might be rich.
King James 2000
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be rich.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that [although he] was rich, for your sake he became poor, in order that you, by his poverty, may become rich.
Modern King James verseion
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, for your sakes He became poor, in order that you might be made rich through His poverty.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Ye know the liberality of our Lord Jesus Christ, which though he were rich, yet for your sakes became poor: that ye through his poverty might be made rich.
Moffatt New Testament
(You know how gracious our Lord Jesus Christ was; rich though he was, he became poor for the sake of you, that by his poverty you might be rich.)
NET Bible
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.
New Heart English Bible
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
Noyes New Testament
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.
Sawyer New Testament
for you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sakes he became poor, though rich, that you by his poverty might be rich.
The Emphasized Bible
For ye are taking knowledge of the favour of our Lord Jesus Christ, - how that, for your sakes, he became destitute - although he was, rich, in order that, ye, by his destitution, might be enriched.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sake he became poor though he was rich, that ye by his poverty should be made rich.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For you do not forget the loving-kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ--how that for your sakes, although he was rich, he became poor, so that you also might become rich through his poverty.
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
For you know the condescending goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ--how for your sakes He became poor, though He was rich, in order that you through His poverty might grow rich.
Williams New Testament
For by experience you know the unmerited favor shown by our Lord Jesus Christ; that although He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, in order that by His poverty you might become rich.
World English Bible
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
Worrell New Testament
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might become rich.
Worsley New Testament
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye by his poverty might be rich.
Youngs Literal Translation
for ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that because of you he became poor -- being rich, that ye by that poverty may become rich.
Themes
Christ » Reproves » Sacrifice of
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Humiliation of
Christ » Humility of » General references to
Christ » Grace of » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Christ, character of » Self-denying
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Benevolence
Grace » Of Christ » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Grace » Christ's » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Humility » Of Christ » General references to
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Poverty
Liberality » Christ set an example of
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » Paul
Poverty » Why jesus Christ became poor
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
Jesus Christ, Savior » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Selfishness » The example of Christ condemns
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
Sufferings of Christ » Endured humiliation
Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Interlinear
Hoti
ἵνα
Hina
Usage: 472
Dia
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 8:9
Images 2 Corinthians 8:9
Prayers for 2 Corinthians 8:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Generosity In Giving
8 I do not say this by way of command, but by the zeal of others I am trying to prove the reality of your love. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how though he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich. 10 And I will give you my opinion in this matter; for this offering is fitting in your case, considering that you made a beginning before others, not only in the willingness to do something but also in actually doing something a year ago.
Cross References
Matthew 20:28
"just as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Philippians 2:6-8
who, though from the beginning he had the nature of God, did not reckon equality with God something to be forcibly retained,
John 1:14
And the Word became flesh and tented with us. And we gazed on his glory??lory as of the Father's only Son??ull of grace and truth.
Romans 5:8
But God gives proof of his love to us by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
2 Corinthians 6:10
as grieved, but always glad; as poor, but making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.
John 1:1-4
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was face to face with God, and the Word was God.
Romans 5:20-21
Now law was brought in so that transgression might abound; but where sin abounded, grace super-abounded;
Romans 8:32
He that spared not his own Son, But freely delivered him up for us all, How shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
1 Corinthians 15:47
The first man is of the earth, earthly; the second Man is of heaven.
2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Ephesians 1:6-8
and to the praise of his glorious grace which he graciously bestowed upon us in the Beloved.
Ephesians 3:8
To me, who am less than the least of all saints, has this grace been given, that I should proclaim among the Gentiles the gospel of the unsearchable riches of Christ;
Luke 2:7
And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.
Colossians 1:24
I am now rejoicing in my sufferings on your behalf; and I am filling up in my own body what is yet lacking of the sufferings of Christ in behalf of the church, his Body.
Hebrews 1:2
has at the end of these days spoken to us in a Son whom he appointed heir of all things; through whom also he made the universe.
Hebrews 1:6-14
And further, when he brought the firstborn into the habitable world, he said, Let all the angels of God worship him.
Matthew 8:20
"Foxes have their holes," answered Jesus, "and wild birds their roosting-places, but the Son of man has not where to lay his head."
Matthew 17:27
"Nevertheless, that we may not give offense, go to the seaside, throw in your hook; take the first fish that rises, and when you have opened its mouth, you will find a shekel in it. Take it and give it to them for us both."
Mark 6:3
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?"
Luke 8:3
and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many other women, who used to minister to him out of their substance.
Luke 9:58
"The foxes have their holes," Jesus answered, "and the wild birds have their nest, but the Son of man has not where to lay his head."
Luke 16:11
"If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will trust to you the true riches?
John 1:10
He was in the world, and through him the world came into being, yet the world knew him not.
John 1:17
For the Law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
John 12:30
"It is not for my sake," answered Jesus, "that the voice came, but for your sakes.
John 16:15
Everything that the Father has is mine; that is why I said that he will take of what is mine and make it known to you.
John 17:19
And for their sakes I dedicate myself, that they also may be thoroughly dedicated in the truth.
Romans 11:12
Now if their stumbling enriches the world, and their loss enriches the Gentiles, how much more must their fulness do!
1 Corinthians 1:4
I am always thanking God on your behalf, for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus;
1 Corinthians 3:21-22
So let no one make boast in men. For all things are yours;
Ephesians 2:7
in order that he might show to the ages to come the amazing riches of his grace by his goodness to us in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 3:19
and may know the love of Christ which transcends all knowing, so that you may be filled with all the "plenitude" of God.
Colossians 1:16-17
for in him was the universe created, things in heaven and on earth, the seen and the unseen, thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers; by him and for him all have been created;
1 Timothy 6:18
Charge them to practise benevolence, to be rich in good works, to be open-handed and generous,
James 2:5
Listen, my dear brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith, and to inherit the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?
Revelation 3:18
I advise you to buy of me gold refined by fire, that you may become rich; and white raiment to clothe yourself, so that the shame of your nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint your eyes, in order that you may see.
Revelation 21:7
He who overcomes will inherit these, And I will be his God, And he shall be my son.