Parallel Verses
Worsley New Testament
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye by his poverty might be rich.
New American Standard Bible
For you know
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though He was rich,
International Standard Version
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah. Although he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
A Conservative Version
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich he became poor for your sakes, so that by that man's poverty ye might become rich.
American Standard Version
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 become rich.
Amplified
For you are recognizing [more clearly] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [His astonishing kindness, His generosity, His gracious favor], that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich (abundantly blessed).
An Understandable Version
For you know the unearned favor of our Lord Jesus Christ, [how] that even though He was rich, He became poor for your sakes, so that through His poverty you people could become [spiritually] rich.
Anderson New Testament
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet, for your sakes, he became poor, that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
Bible in Basic English
For you see the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how though he had wealth, he became poor on your account, so that through his need you might have wealth.
Common New Testament
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that through his poverty you might become rich.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for you are sensible of the beneficence of our Lord Jesus Christ; powerful as he was, for your sake he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.
Darby Translation
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sakes he, being rich, became poor, in order that ye by his poverty might be enriched.
Godbey New Testament
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, being rich, for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.
Goodspeed New Testament
You know how gracious the Lord Jesus Christ was. Though he was rich, he became poor for your sake, in order that by his poverty you might become rich.
John Wesley New Testament
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
Julia Smith Translation
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for you he was in a state of beggary, being rich; that ye in his poverty might be rich.
King James 2000
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be rich.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that [although he] was rich, for your sake he became poor, in order that you, by his poverty, may become rich.
Modern King James verseion
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, for your sakes He became poor, in order that you might be made rich through His poverty.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Ye know the liberality of our Lord Jesus Christ, which though he were rich, yet for your sakes became poor: that ye through his poverty might be made rich.
Moffatt New Testament
(You know how gracious our Lord Jesus Christ was; rich though he was, he became poor for the sake of you, that by his poverty you might be rich.)
Montgomery New Testament
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how though he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
NET Bible
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.
New Heart English Bible
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
Noyes New Testament
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.
Sawyer New Testament
for you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sakes he became poor, though rich, that you by his poverty might be rich.
The Emphasized Bible
For ye are taking knowledge of the favour of our Lord Jesus Christ, - how that, for your sakes, he became destitute - although he was, rich, in order that, ye, by his destitution, might be enriched.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sake he became poor though he was rich, that ye by his poverty should be made rich.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For you do not forget the loving-kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ--how that for your sakes, although he was rich, he became poor, so that you also might become rich through his poverty.
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
For you know the condescending goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ--how for your sakes He became poor, though He was rich, in order that you through His poverty might grow rich.
Williams New Testament
For by experience you know the unmerited favor shown by our Lord Jesus Christ; that although He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, in order that by His poverty you might become rich.
World English Bible
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
Worrell New Testament
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might become rich.
Youngs Literal Translation
for ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that because of you he became poor -- being rich, that ye by that poverty may become rich.
Themes
Christ » Reproves » Sacrifice of
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Humiliation of
Christ » Humility of » General references to
Christ » Grace of » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Christ, character of » Self-denying
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Benevolence
Grace » Of Christ » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Grace » Christ's » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Humility » Of Christ » General references to
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Poverty
Liberality » Christ set an example of
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » Paul
Poverty » Why jesus Christ became poor
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
Jesus Christ, Savior » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Selfishness » The example of Christ condemns
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
Sufferings of Christ » Endured humiliation
Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Interlinear
Hoti
ἵνα
Hina
Usage: 472
Dia
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 8:9
Images 2 Corinthians 8:9
Prayers for 2 Corinthians 8:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Generosity In Giving
8 I speak not by way of command, but to prove the sincerity of your love also, by means of the forwardness of others. 9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye by his poverty might be rich. 10 And herein I give my opinion: for this is to your advantage, who not only began to act, but also to be forward to it above a year ago.
Cross References
Matthew 20:28
as the Son of man came not to be ministred unto, but to minister and to give his life a ransom for many.
Philippians 2:6-8
who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be as God.
John 1:14
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, being full of grace and truth: and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only-begotten of the Father.
Romans 5:8
But God recommendeth his love towards us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
2 Corinthians 6:10
as sorrowing, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
John 1:1-4
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Romans 5:20-21
Now the law made some entrance, that the offence might appear to abound; but where sin abounded, grace hath superabounded; that as sin had reigned in death,
Romans 8:32
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him freely give us all things?
1 Corinthians 15:47
The first man being made out of the earth, was earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
2 Corinthians 13:14
and the love of God, and the communication of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.
Ephesians 1:6-8
to the praise of his glorious grace, whereby He hath made us acceptable in the Beloved:
Ephesians 3:8
On me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace bestowed, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Luke 2:7
and she brought forth her son, the first-born, and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up what is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh, for the sake of his body, which is the church.
Hebrews 1:2
whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds.
Hebrews 1:6-14
and when He again introduceth the First-born into the world, he saith, "And let all the angels of God worship Him."
Matthew 8:20
and Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the fowls of heaven their nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
Matthew 17:27
but that we may not give them offence, go to the sea-side and throw in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up, and open its mouth, and thou shalt find a piece of money: that take and give them for me and thee.
Mark 6:3
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and Judas, and Simon? and are not his sisters here among us? and they were prejudiced against Him.
Luke 8:3
and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who assisted Him with their substance.
Luke 9:58
and Jesus answered him, The foxes have holes, and the fowls of heaven their nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
Luke 16:11
If therefore ye have not been faithful in the false riches, who will intrust you with the true?
John 1:10
He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and yet the world knew Him not:
John 1:17
For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ:
John 12:30
Jesus answered and said, This voice came not for my sake, but for yours.
John 16:15
All that the Father hath are mine: therefore I said, that He shall take of mine and shew it unto you.
John 17:19
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also may be sanctified through the truth.
Romans 11:12
Now if their fall be the riches of the world, and their diminution be the riches of the Gentiles, how much more will their fulness be?
1 Corinthians 1:4
I always give thanks unto my God, on your account, for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus; that ye are enriched by Him with every gift,
1 Corinthians 3:21-22
Therefore let no one glory in men: for all things are yours;
Ephesians 2:7
That in the ages to come He might shew the superabundant riches of his grace, in his kindness towards us through Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 3:19
and height, and to know the love of Christ, which surpasseth knowledge; that ye may be filled according to the abundant fulness of God.
Colossians 1:16-17
for by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are on the earth, the visible and the invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers; all were created by Him, and for Him.
1 Timothy 6:18
to be rich in good works, to be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
James 2:5
Hear, my beloved brethren; hath not God chosen the poor of this world who are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which He hath promised to them that love Him? but ye have slighted the poor.
Revelation 3:18
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayst be rich; and white raiment that thou mayst be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not appear: and anoint thine eyes with eye-salve, that thou mayst see.
Revelation 21:7
He that overcometh shall inherit all things, and I will be a God to him, and he shall be to me a son.