2 Corinthians 9:9

2 Corinthians 9:9 in other versions

• 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.”
• New Living Translation (NLT)As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.”

Context of 2 Corinthians 9:9

7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 8And 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: (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. 10Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) 11Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.

2 Corinthians 9:9 word by word

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

• 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 hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
• Psalms 112:3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
• Proverbs 8:18Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
• Proverbs 21:21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
• Isaiah 51:8For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool: but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation.
• 1 Corinthians 13:13And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
• Galatians 5:5For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.

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