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

Long ago You established the earth,
and 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.

Everything the Father has is Mine. This is why I told you that He takes from what is Mine and will declare it to you.

The first man was from the earth
and made of dust;
the second man is from heaven.

who, existing in the form of God,
did not consider equality with God
as something to be used for His own advantage.

For everything was created by Him,
in heaven and on earth,
the visible and the invisible,
whether thrones or dominions
or rulers or authorities—
all things have been created through Him and for Him.

In these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son. God has appointed Him heir of all things and made the universe

through Him.

He became

He grew up before Him like a young plant
and like a root out of dry ground.
He didn’t have an impressive form
or majesty that we should look at Him,
no appearance that we should desire Him.

Jesus told him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”

“But, so we won’t offend them, go to the sea, cast in a fishhook, and take the first fish that you catch. When you open its mouth you’ll find a coin. Take it and give it to them for Me and you.”

just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life—a ransom for many.”

Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And aren’t His sisters here with us?” So they were offended by Him.

Then she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and she wrapped Him snugly in cloth and laid Him in a feeding trough—because there was no room for them at the lodging place.

Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others who were supporting them from their possessions.

Jesus told him, “Foxes have dens, and 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
as something to be used for His own advantage.

That ye

as grieving yet always rejoicing;
as poor yet enriching many;
as having nothing yet possessing everything.

So if you have not been faithful with the unrighteous money, who will trust you with what is genuine?

He did not even spare His own Son
but offered Him up for us all;
how will He not also with Him grant us everything?

Now if their stumbling brings riches for the world, and their failure riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their full number bring!

So no one should boast in human leaders, for everything is yours—

This grace was given to me—the least of all the saints—to proclaim to the Gentiles the incalculable riches of the Messiah,

Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,

Listen, my dear brothers: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that He has promised to those who love Him?

I advise you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire so that you may be rich, white clothes so that you may be dressed and your shameful nakedness not be exposed, and ointment to spread on your eyes so that you may see.

The victor will inherit these things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.

General references

If your brother becomes destitute and sells part of his property, his nearest relative may come and redeem what his brother has sold.

Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt. Therefore I am commanding you to do this.

Honor the Lord with your possessions
and with the first produce of your entire harvest;

“The Lord needs it,” they said.

For who is greater, the one at the table or the one serving? Isn’t it the one at the table? But I am among you as the One who serves.

“If you love Me, you will keep My commands.

Dear friends, if God loved us in this way, we also must love one another.