2 Corinthians 8:9

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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

He became

That ye

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Bible References

Though

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

And all things whatsoever the Father has are mine: therefore I said, that He takes from mine, and will proclaim them to you.

The first man was from the earth, earthy: the second man from heaven.

who, being in the form of God, thought it not usurpation to be equal with God,

because in him all things are created, in the heavens and upon the earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All things were created by him, and unto him;

whom he put forth the heir of all things, and through whom he created the ages;

He became

And Jesus says to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven nests; but the Son of man has not where He may recline His head.

But in order that we may not offend them, going to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the first fish coming up; and opening its mouth, you will find a stater: having received it, give it to them for me and thee.

as the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His soul a ransom for many.

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary? the brother of James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? Are not His sisters here with us? And they were offended in Him.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

and Joanna the wife of Chuzas the steward of Herod, and Susanna, and many other women, who were accustomed to minister unto Him from those things belonging to them.

And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven nests; but the Son of man has not a place where He may recline His head.

who, being in the form of God, thought it not usurpation to be equal with God,

That ye

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

If therefore you were not faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will intrust to you the true?

Indeed he who spared not his own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how will He not with him, freely give us all things?

But if the fall of them was the riches of the world, and the depletion of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness?

So let no one boast among men; for all things are yours;

that they do good, be rich in good works, be cheerful givers, ready communicators;

Hear, my beloved brethren. Has not God chosen the poor in the world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him with divine love?

I counsel you to buy from me gold which has been purified by the fire, in order that you may be rich; and white garments, in order that you may be clothed, and the shame of your nakedness may not be exposed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.

The one conquering shall inherit all things; and I will be to him God, and he shall be to me a son.

General references

And they said, The Lord hath need of him.

For which is the greater, he that sitteth at the table, or the waiter? is not the one sitting? but I am in the midst of you as the waiter.

If you love me, keep my commandments.

Beloved, if God so loved us with divine love, we ought also to love one another with divine love.