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2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8 · Berean Standard Bible
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  • WEB And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.
  • KJV 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:
  • NKJV And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
  • NASB And God is able to make all grace overflow to you, so that, always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed;
  • NLT And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

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God is able to lavish all grace on the Corinthians so that, always having enough, they may overflow in good works. He supplies the very resources for generosity.

Overview

Paul assures the givers that God can abundantly provide so they will never lack what is needed and can abound in good deeds. Generosity does not deplete those who trust God; rather, He furnishes 'all sufficiency.' This frees believers to give freely, confident that the gracious God will sustain them.

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Cross-references · 25

  • Eph 3:20Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
  • Phil 4:18–19I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
  • Prov 10:22The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.
  • Mal 3:10Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.
  • Hag 2:8The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, declares the LORD of Hosts.
  • Prov 28:27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
  • Ps 84:11For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.
  • Prov 3:9Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest;
  • Titus 3:14And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.
  • 2 Cor 8:7But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
  • 1 Cor 15:58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
  • 2 Cor 9:11You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, so that through us your giving will produce thanksgiving to God.
  • 1 Chr 29:12–14Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.
  • Prov 11:24One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
  • Titus 3:8This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
  • 2 Cor 8:2In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
  • Eph 2:10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
  • 2 Chr 25:9Amaziah asked the man of God, “What should I do about the hundred talents I have given to the army of Israel?” And the man of God replied, “The LORD is able to give you much more than this.”
  • 1 Pet 4:10As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
  • Titus 2:14He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
  • 2 Cor 8:19More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the offering—the gracious gift we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
  • Col 1:10so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
  • Acts 9:36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
  • 2 Th 2:17encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.
  • 2 Tim 3:17so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

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