2 Corinthians 9:9

2 Corinthians 9:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
• New International Version (NIV)As it is written: “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)As it is written, "He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."
• New King James Version (NKJV)As it is written: “He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”

Context of 2 Corinthians 9:9

7Each person should do as he has decided in his heart — not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver. 8And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work. As it is written: He distributed freely; he gave to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. 10Now the one who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will also provide and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.

2 Corinthians 9:9 word by word

καθὼς γέγραπται· ἐσκόρπισεν, ἔδωκεν τοῖς πένησιν, ἡ δικαιοσύνη αὐτοῦ μένει εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Asκαθώςkathōs · as/just asG2531
• it is writtenγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• He hath dispersed abroadσκορπίζωskorpizō · to scatterG4650
• he hath givenδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• to the poorὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• to the poorπένηςpenēs · poorG3993
• hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• righteousnessδικαιοσύνηdikaiosunē · righteousnessG1343
• remainethμένωmenō · to stayG3306
• forεἰςeis · towardG1519
• everαἰώνaiōn · an age: eternityG165

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 9:9

• Psalms 112:9He distributes freely to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted in honor.
• Psalms 112:3Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
• Proverbs 8:18With me are riches and honor, lasting wealth and righteousness.
• Proverbs 21:21The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love will find life, righteousness, and honor.
• Isaiah 51:8For moths will devour them like a garment, and worms will eat them like wool. But my righteousness will last forever, and my salvation for all generations.
• 1 Corinthians 13:13Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love — but the greatest of these is love.
• Galatians 5:5For we eagerly await through the Spirit, by faith, the hope of righteousness.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 9:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9He hath dispersed abroad - Here is still the allusion to the sower. He sows much; not at home merely, or among those with whom he is acquainted, but abroad - among the strangers, whether of his own or of another nation. The quotation is taken from Psalm 112:9. He hath given to the poor - This is the interpretation of he hath scattered abroad; and therefore it is said, his righteousness remaineth for ever - his good work is had in remembrance before God…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9As it is written - Psalm 112:9. The idea is, “in this way will the saying in the Scriptures be verified, or the promise confirmed.” The psalmist is describing the character of the righteous man. One of his characteristics, he says, is, that he has scattered abroad, he has given liberally to the poor. On such a man a blessing is pronounced Psalm 112:1; and one of the blessings will be that he shall be prospered. Some difficulty has been felt by…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. 99. As it is written--realizing the highly blessed character portrayed in Psa 112:9. He--the "good man" (Psa 112:5). dispersed--as seed sown with full and open hand, without anxious thought in what direction each grain may fall. It is implied also that he has always what he may disperse [Bengel]. So in Psa 112:9. the poor--The Greek word is found here only in New Testament, "one in straitened circumstances, who earns his bread by labor." The word usually…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 9:9

• Beneficence
• Blessing
• Eternity
• Liberality
• Quotations and Allusions

In the dictionaries

• Administration
• Boast
• Philippians, Epistle to
• Thanks
• Alms; Almsgiving
• Church
• Church Government
• Collection
• Corinthians, Second Epistle to the
• Grace

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 9

• 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