2 Corinthians 8:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 8:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 8:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye thr..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 8:9 — 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.”
— 2 Corinthians 8:9 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 8:9 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 8:9
“That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:9: grace, lord, jesus
“That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:9: grace, jesus, christ
“But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:9: grace, lord, jesus
“For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:9: jesus, christ, though
“Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:9: grace, lord, jesus
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