2 Corinthians 9:9 · KJV
“(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.”
— 2 Corinthians 9:9
And God {is} able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all {things}, may abound to every good work:
Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for {your} food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
2 Corinthians 9 — Context
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, {so let him give}; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
8And God {is} able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all {things}, may abound to every good work:
9(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
10Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for {your} food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
11Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. {bountifulness: or, liberality: Gr. simplicity}
Cross References
Psalms 112:9
He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
Psalms 112:3
Wealth and riches {shall be} in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Proverbs 21:21
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Proverbs 8:18
Riches and honour {are} with me; {yea}, durable riches and righteousness.
Galatians 5:5-6
For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
Isaiah 51:8
For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool: but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation.
1 Corinthians 13:13
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these {is} charity.