2 Corinthians 8:9 — King James Version← Study notes
“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 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · 2 Corinthians 8:921 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
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…
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