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

You established the earth long ago; the heavens are the work of your hands.

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

All that the Father has is mine. That is why I said, "He will take what is mine and declare it to you.'

The first man came from the dust of the earth; the second man came from heaven.

In God's own form existed he, and shared with God equality, deemed nothing needed grasping.

For by him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether they are kings, lords, rulers, or powers. All things have been created through him and for him.

has in these last days spoken to us by a Son whom he appointed to be the heir of everything and through whom he also made the universe.

He became

For he grew up before him like a tender plant, and like a root out of a dry ground; he had no form and he had no majesty that we should look at him, and there is no attractiveness that we should desire him.

Jesus told him, "Foxes have holes and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to rest."

So Jesus told him, "In that case, the subjects are exempt. However, so that we don't offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that comes up, open its mouth, and you will find a coin. Take it and give it to them for me and you."

That's the way it is with the Son of Man. He did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many people."

This is the builder, the son of Mary, and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon, isn't it? His sisters are here with us, aren't they?" And they were offended by him.

and she gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no place for them in the guest quarters.

Joanna, the wife of Herod's household manager Chuza; Susanna; and many others. These women continued to support them out of their personal resources.

Jesus told him, "Foxes have holes and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to rest."

In God's own form existed he, and shared with God equality, deemed nothing needed grasping.

That ye

as sorrowful and yet always rejoicing, as poor and yet enriching many, as having nothing and yet possessing everything.

So if you haven't been faithful with unrighteous wealth, who will trust you with true wealth?

The one who did not spare his own Son, but offered him as a sacrifice for all of us, surely will give us all things, along with his Son, won't he?

Now if their stumbling means riches for the world, and if their fall means riches for the gentiles, how much more will their full participation mean!

So let no one boast about human beings, since everything belongs to you,

To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given so that I might proclaim to the gentiles the immeasurable wealth of the Messiah

They are to do good, to be rich in good actions, to be generous, and to share.

Listen, my dear brothers! God has chosen the poor in the world to become rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who keep on loving him, has he not?

Therefore, I advise you to buy from me gold purified in fire so you may be rich, white clothes to wear so your shameful nakedness won't show, and ointment to put on your eyes so you may see.

The person who conquers will inherit these things. I will be his God, and he will be my son.

General references

"If your brother becomes so poor that he has to a sell portion of his inheritance, then his nearest kinsman redeemer is to come and redeem what his brother has sold.

Remember to do this because you were slaves in the land of Egypt. That is why I'm commanding you to do this."

Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first of all your produce,

The disciples answered, "The Lord needs it."

Because who is greater, the one who sits at the table, or the one who serves? It is the one at the table, isn't it? But I'm among you as one who serves.

"If you love me, keep my commandments.

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