2 Corinthians 8:9
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 8
“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
What Does 2 Corinthians 8:9 Mean?
2 Corinthians 8:9 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 8, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Grace, and Poverty & Wealth.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 8:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 2:7“But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:”Romans 8:32“He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”Philippians 2:6“Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:”Matthew 20:28“Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”Mark 10:45“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”Acts 20:35“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”Romans 5:8“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”Luke 6:35“But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.”2 Corinthians 6:10“As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.”Philippians 4:11“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”Revelation 2:9“I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.”Luke 2:7“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”John 1:14“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”Philippians 2:8“And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.”Acts 3:6“Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.”Ephesians 2:7“That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.”James 2:5“Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?”Ephesians 1:7“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;”Luke 6:20“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.”Ephesians 1:6“To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.”
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