2 CORINTHIANS 8:9 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“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.”
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich — this is Paul's *Christological foundation* for all generosity: the Incarnation and Cross are the supreme paradigm of *kenosis*, self-emptying. Christ's *hýparkhō* (eternal being) as *plousios*, rich in divine power and glory, becomes *ptōchia*, poverty, the state of absolute humiliation. The Corinthians' generosity imitates Christ's self-divestment and participates in the reversal of creation's values.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 8:9
“For you know the grace of our Lord, that though He was rich, yet for our sakes He became poor, that we through His poverty might become rich.” 'For have in mind,' says he, 'ponder and consider the grace of God and do not lightly pass it by, but aim at realizing the greatness of it both as to extent and nature , and you will grudge nothing of yours. He emptied Himself of His glory that you, not through His riches but through His poverty, might be rich. If you believe not…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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