2 Corinthians 9:9

2 Corinthians chapter 9 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

as it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for ever.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

as it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for ever.

Context

v.8And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work:

v.9This passage

v.10And he that supplieth seed to the sower and bread for food, shall supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 13:13

    But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love.

  • 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 unto all generations.

  • Psalms 112:9

    He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.

  • Psalms 112:3

    Wealth and riches are in his house; And his righteousness endureth for ever.

  • Proverbs 21:21

    He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

  • Proverbs 8:18

    Riches and honor are with me; Yea, durable wealth and righteousness.