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.

All things that the Father has, are mine; on this account I said, He shall receive of me and tell you.

The first man was from the earth, earthly, the second man is from heaven.

who being in the form of God thought it not a robbery to be equal with God;

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,

in these last days spoke to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds,

He became

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

and Joanna the wife of Chusa, Herod's steward, and Susannah, and many others, who served them with their property.

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.

who being in the form of God thought it not a robbery to be equal with God;

That ye

as grieving but always rejoicing, as poor but making many rich, as having nothing and possessing all things.

If, therefore, you have not been faithful in the riches procured by injustice, who will commit to you the true?

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?

But if their fall is the riches of the world, and their diminution the riches of nations, how much more will their fullness be.

Let no one therefore glory in men; for all things are yours,

To me, who am the least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the nations the unsearchable riches of Christ,

to perform good works, to be rich in good works, to be liberal, benevolent,

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?

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.

He that conquers shall inherit these things, and I will be to him a God and he shall be to me a son.

General references

And they said, The Lord has need of him.

For which is greater, he that reclines, or he that serves? Is not he that reclines? But I am with you as he that serves.

If you love me, keep my commandments;

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