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2 Corinthians 8:9 KJV
2 Corinthians · chapter 8 · verse 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 through his poverty might be rich.2 Corinthians 8:9 · King James Version
2 Corinthians 8:9 in context
7Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.
8I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
9For 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.
10And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.
11Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.
Commentary
Cross references
- Romans 8:32
- Philippians 2:6-8
- Matthew 20:28
- Romans 5:8
- 2 Corinthians 6:10
- John 1:14
- Ephesians 2:7
- James 2:5
Key words (Strong's)
- povertyptōcheiabeggary, in the NT poverty, the condition of one destitute of riches and abundanceG4432 →
- ChristchristosChrist = " anointed" , Christ was [and is], anointedG5547 →
- gracecharisgrace, that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness grace of…G5485 →
- JesusiēsousJesus = " Jehovah is salvation" , Jesus, the Son of God, the Saviour of mankind…G2424 →
- sakesdiathrough, of place, with, in, of time, throughout, during, of means, by, by the means of…G1223 →
- knowginōskōto learn to know, come to know, get a knowledge of perceive, feel, to become known, to…G1097 →
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In these verses the apostle uses several cogent arguments to stir up the Corinthians to this good work of charity. I. He urges upon them the consideration of their eminence in other gifts and graces, and would have them excel in this of charity also, Co2 8:7.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 7-15