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

General references

Bible References

Though

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

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.

The first man is of the earth, earthly; the second Man is of heaven.

who, though from the beginning he had the nature of God, did not reckon equality with God something to be forcibly retained,

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;

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.

He became

"Foxes have their holes," answered Jesus, "and wild birds their roosting-places, but the Son of man has not where to lay his head."

"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."

"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."

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?"

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.

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.

"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."

who, though from the beginning he had the nature of God, did not reckon equality with God something to be forcibly retained,

That ye

as grieved, but always glad; as poor, but making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.

"If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will trust to you the true riches?

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?

Now if their stumbling enriches the world, and their loss enriches the Gentiles, how much more must their fulness do!

So let no one make boast in men. For all things are yours;

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;

Charge them to practise benevolence, to be rich in good works, to be open-handed and generous,

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?

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.

He who overcomes will inherit these, And I will be his God, And he shall be my son.

General references

They answered, "The Master needs it."

"For which is greater, he who sits at table, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at table? But I am in your midst as one who serves.

"If you love me, you will obey my commandments,

If God so loved us, beloved, we also ought to love one another.