2 Corinthians 9:9

“( As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.”

"( As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever." - 2 Corinthians 9:9
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What does 2 Corinthians 9:9 mean?

2 Corinthians 9:9 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever." This verse is a reference to Psalm 112:9, which says, "He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his…

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The Everlasting Impact of Generous Giving

In 2 Corinthians 9:9, Paul writes, "As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever." This profound statement encapsulates not just the act of giving, but the heart behind it and its eternal significance. As we delve…

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A Prayer for Generosity and Righteousness

Heavenly Father, We come before You in humility and reverence, grounding our spirits in the truth of Your Word. As we delve deep into the wisdom of 2 Corinthians 9:9, we reflect on the profound meaning behind this divine verse: "As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he…

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2 Corinthians 9:9 - "(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever."
2 Corinthians 12:9
2 Corinthians 12:9
2 Corinthians 12:9
2 Corinthians 4:9 - "Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;"
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
2 Corinthians 9:15 - "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift."
2 Corinthians 9:1 - "For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:"
2 Corinthians 10:9 - "That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters."
2 Corinthians 5:9 - "Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him."
2 Corinthians 9:14 - "And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you."
2 Corinthians 6:9 - "As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;"
2 Corinthians 3:9 - "For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory."
2 Corinthians 2:9 - "For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things."
2 Corinthians 9:12 - "For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;"
2 Corinthians 9:11 - "Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God."
2 Corinthians 13:9 - "For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection."
2 Corinthians 1:9 - "But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:"
"Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;" - 2 Corinthians 4:9
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 - "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."
1 Corinthians 9:2 - "If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord."
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (KJV) 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
"Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift." - 2 Corinthians 9:15
2 Corinthians 9:7 - "Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."