New English Translation
2 Corinthians 8:9
9For 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.
2 Corinthians 8:9 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.
- English Standard Version (ESV)For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.
- New King James Version (NKJV)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.
Context of 2 Corinthians 8:9
7But as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, and in all eagerness and in the love from us that is in you – make sure that you excel in this act of kindness too. 8I am not saying this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by comparison with the eagerness of others. 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. 10So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give, 11to finish what you started, so that just as you wanted to do it eagerly, you can also complete it according to your means.
Read all of 2 Corinthians 82 Corinthians 8:9 word by word
γινώσκετε γὰρ τὴν χάριν τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ ὅτι δι᾽ ὑμᾶς ἐπτώχευσεν πλούσιος ὤν, ἵνα ὑμεῖς τῇ ἐκείνου πτωχείᾳ πλουτήσητε.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Forγάρgar · forG1063
- ye knowγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
- the graceχάριςcharis · graceG5485
- of ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
- JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
- thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
- though he wasεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
- richπλούσιοςplousios · richG4145
- yet forδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
- your sakesσύsu · youG4771
- he became poorπτωχεύωptōcheuō · be poorG4433
- thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
- through hisἐκεῖνοςekeinos · thatG1565
- povertyπτωχείαptōcheia · povertyG4432
- might be richπλουτέωplouteō · be richG4147
Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 8:9
- John 1:14Now the Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We saw his glory – the glory of the one and only, full of grace and truth, who came from the Father.
- Romans 5:8But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
- 1 Corinthians 1:4I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God that was given to you in Christ Jesus.
- Ephesians 1:6to the praise of the glory of his grace that he has freely bestowed on us in his dearly loved Son.
- Ephesians 2:7to demonstrate in the coming ages the surpassing wealth of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
- Ephesians 3:8To me – less than the least of all the saints – this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ
- Psalms 102:25In earlier times you established the earth; the skies are your handiwork.
- John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God.
- John 16:15Everything that the Father has is mine; that is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what is mine and will tell it to you.
- 1 Corinthians 15:47The first man is from the earth, made of dust; the second man is from heaven.
- Philippians 2:6who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped,
- Colossians 1:16for all things in heaven and on earth were created by him – all things, whether visible or invisible, whether thrones or dominions, whether principalities or powers – all things were created through him and for him.
- Hebrews 1:2in these last days he has spoken to us in a son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he created the world.
- Isaiah 62:1“For the sake of Zion I will not be silent; for the sake of Jerusalem I will not be quiet, until her vindication shines brightly and her deliverance burns like a torch.”
- Isaiah 65:8This is what the Lord says: “When juice is discovered in a cluster of grapes, someone says, ‘Don’t destroy it, for it contains juice.’ So I will do for the sake of my servants – I will not destroy everyone.
Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 8:9
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ - This was the strongest argument of all; and it is urged home by the apostle with admirable address. Ye know - Ye are acquainted with God's ineffable love in sending Jesus Christ into the world; and ye know the grace - the infinite benevolence of Christ himself. That, though he was rich - The possessor, as he was the creator, of the heavens and the earth; for your sakes he became poor - he emptied himself…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9For ye know - The apostle Paul was accustomed to illustrate every subject, and to enforce every duty where it could be done, by a reference to the life and sufferings of the Lord Jesus Christ. The design of this verse is apparent. It is, to show the duty of giving liberally to the objects of benevolence, from the fact that the Lord Jesus was willing to become poor in order that he might benefit others. The idea is, that he who was Lord and proprietor of…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-9Verses 7-9 Faith is the root; and as without faith it is not possible to please God, He 11:6, so those who abound in faith, will abound in other graces and good works also; and this will work and show itself by love. Great talkers are not always the best doers; but these Corinthians were diligent to do, as well as to know and talk well. To all these good things the apostle desires them to add this grace also, to abound in charity to the poor. The best…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9The Lord himself is the model for generous giving. He was rich in the Father's presence (John 17:5, 24) but became poor by living as a human and dying on the cross (see Philippians 2:6–11). Through this selfless act, he made people rich with the blessings of salvation.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. ye know the grace--the act of gratuitous love whereby the Lord emptied Himself of His previous heavenly glory (Php 2:6, 7) for your sakes. became poor--Yet this is not demanded of you (2Co 8:14); but merely that, without impoverishing yourselves, you should relieve others with your abundance. If the Lord did so much more, and at so much heavier a cost, for your sakes; much more may you do an act of love to your brethren at so little a sacrifice of…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 8
- 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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