Parallel Verses
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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 speak by command, but on account of the diligence of others, and to prove the genuineness of your love; 9 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. 10 And in this case I give an opinion; for this is expedient for you, who began before to act in this matter and to act willingly a year ago.
Cross References
Matthew 20:28
as the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Philippians 2:6-8
who being in the form of God thought it not a robbery to be equal with God;
John 1:14
And the Word became flesh and tabernacled with us and we beheld his glory, a glory as of an only child with a father, full of grace and truth.
Romans 5:8
but God commends his love to us, that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us;
2 Corinthians 6:10
as grieving but always rejoicing, as poor but making many rich, as having nothing and possessing all things.
John 1:1-4
IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Romans 5:20-21
For the law supervened that the fall might abound; but where the sin abounded the grace was superabundant,
Romans 8:32
He who spared not his Son, but gave him up for us all, how shall he not also with him freely give us all things?
1 Corinthians 15:47
The first man was from the earth, earthly, the second man is from heaven.
2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Ephesians 1:6-8
to the praise of his glorious grace, which he bestowed upon us in the beloved,
Ephesians 3:8
To me, who am the least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the nations the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Luke 2:7
and she bore her first-born son, and wrapped him in bandages, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the khan.
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in sufferings for you, and supply the deficiencies of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body, which is the church,
Hebrews 1:2
in these last days spoke to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds,
Hebrews 1:6-14
And again, when be brings the first-born into the world he says, And let all the angels of God worship him.
Matthew 8:20
And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven have places of shelter, but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.
Matthew 17:27
but that we may not offend them, go to the lake, and cast in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up, and opening its mouth you will find a stater [56 cents]. Take that and give it to them, for me and you.
Mark 6:3
Is not this the carpenter? the son of Mary? and a brother of James, and Joset, and Judas, and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended with him.
Luke 8:3
and Joanna the wife of Chusa, Herod's steward, and Susannah, and many others, who served them with their property.
Luke 9:58
And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven places of shelter; but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.
Luke 16:11
If, therefore, you have not been faithful in the riches procured by injustice, who will commit to you the true?
John 1:10
He was in the world, and the world existed through him, and the world knew him not.
John 1:17
for the law was given by Moses, the grace and truth were by Jesus Christ.
John 12:30
Jesus answered and said, This voice was not on my account, but for you.
John 16:15
All things that the Father has, are mine; on this account I said, He shall receive of me and tell you.
John 17:19
and I sanctify myself for them, that they also may be sanctified by truth.
Romans 11:12
But if their fall is the riches of the world, and their diminution the riches of nations, how much more will their fullness be.
1 Corinthians 1:4
I thank my God always for you, for the grace of God given you in Christ Jesus,
1 Corinthians 3:21-22
Let no one therefore glory in men; for all things are yours,
Ephesians 2:7
that he might show in the ages to come the transcendent riches of his grace in goodness to us by Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 3:19
and to know the love of Christ which exceeds knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Colossians 1:16-17
for by him were all things created which are in heaven and on the earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones, or lordships, or principalities, or powers. All things were created through him and for him,
1 Timothy 6:18
to perform good works, to be rich in good works, to be liberal, benevolent,
James 2:5
Hear, my beloved brothers. Has not God chosen the poor of the world rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to those who love him?
Revelation 3:18
I advise you to buy of me gold purified in the fire that you may be rich, and white robes that you may put on, and the shame of your nakedness not appear, and an eye-salve to anoint your eyes that you may see.
Revelation 21:7
He that conquers shall inherit these things, and I will be to him a God and he shall be to me a son.