American Standard Version
2 Corinthians 9:8
8And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work:
2 Corinthians 9:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
- New International Version (NIV)And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
Context of 2 Corinthians 9:8
6But thisI say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work: 9as it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for ever. 10And he that supplieth seed to the sower and bread for food, shall supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness:
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Δυνατεῖ δὲ ὁ θεὸς πᾶσαν χάριν περισσεῦσαι εἰς ὑμᾶς, ἵνα ἐν παντὶ πάντοτε πᾶσαν αὐτάρκειαν ἔχοντες περισσεύητε εἰς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸνRead the interlinear
Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 9:8
- 2 Chronicles 25:9And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, Jehovah is able to give thee much more than this.
- Psalms 84:11For Jehovah God is a sun and a shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
- Proverbs 3:9Honor Jehovah with thy substance, And with the first-fruits of all thine increase:
- Proverbs 10:22The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.
- Proverbs 11:24There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
- Proverbs 28:27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
- Haggai 2:8The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith Jehovah of hosts.
- Malachi 3:10Bring ye the whole tithe into the store-house, that there may be food in my house, and prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
- Philippians 4:18But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
- 2 Corinthians 8:19and not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in the matter of this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and to show our readiness:
- 1 Peter 4:10according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;
- 2 Corinthians 9:11ye being enriched in everything unto all liberality, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God.
- 1 Chronicles 29:12Both riches and honor come of thee, and thou rulest over all; and in thy hand is power and might; and in thy hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.
- 2 Corinthians 8:2how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
- Acts 9:36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
- 1 Corinthians 15:58Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.
Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 9:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8God is able to make all grace abound - We have already seen, 2 Corinthians 8:1; that the word , in the connection in which the apostle uses it in these chapters, signifies a charitable gift; here it certainly has the same meaning: God is able to give you, in his mercy, abundance of temporal good; that, having a sufficiency, ye may abound in every good work. This refers to the sowing plenteously: those who do so shall reap plenteously - they shall have an…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8And God is able - Do not suppose that by giving liberally you will be impoverished and reduced to want. You should rather confide in God, who is able to furnish you abundantly with what is needful for the supply of your necessities. Few persons are ever reduced to poverty by liberality. Perhaps in the whole circle of his acquaintance it would be difficult for an individual to point out one who has been impoverished or made the poorer in this way. Our…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-15Verses 6-15 Money bestowed in charity, may to the carnal mind seem thrown away, but when given from proper principles, it is seed sown, from which a valuable increase may be expected. It should be given carefully. Works of charity, like other good works, should be done with thought and design. Due thought, as to our circumstances, and those we are about to relieve, will direct our gifts for charitable uses. Help should be given freely, be it more or less…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8-9As it is written: The quote from Psalm 112:9 assures us that God, who meets all human needs, will reward generosity.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. all grace--even in external goods, and even while ye bestow on others [Bengel]. that--"in order that." God's gifts are bestowed on us, not that we may have them to ourselves, but that we may the more "abound in good works" to others. sufficiency--so as not to need the help of others, having yourselves from God "bread for your food" (2Co 9:10). in all things--Greek, "in everything." every good work--of charity to others, which will be "your seed sown"…Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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