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Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in every way, always, having all sufficiency, you may abound in every good work. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">King James Bible</a> 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: <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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; <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed; <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed; <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And God is able to make every grace abound to you, so that in everything at every time having every sufficiency, you may have an abundance for every good deed; <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And God is able to make all grace [every favor and earthly blessing] come in abundance to you, so that you may always [under all circumstances, regardless of the need] have complete sufficiency in everything [being completely self-sufficient in Him], and have an abundance for every good work and act of charity. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work: <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work: <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Besides, God will give you his constantly overflowing kindness. Then, when you always have everything you need, you can do more and more good things. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> And God is able to give you more than you need, so that you will always have all you need for yourselves and more than enough for every good cause. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/9.htm">NET Bible</a> And God is able to make all grace overflow to you so that because you have enough of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow in every good work. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And God is able to make all grace abound towards you; that ye always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And God is able to bestow every blessing on you in abundance, so that richly enjoying all sufficiency at all times, you may have ample means for all good works.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/9.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and God [is] able to cause all grace to abound to you, that in everything always having all sufficiency, you may abound to every good work, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in every way, always, having all sufficiency, you may abound in every good work. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and God is able all grace to cause to abound to you, that in every thing always all sufficiency having, ye may abound to every good work, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And God able for all grace to abound in you; having always all sufficiency in everything, ye abound in every good work:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And God is able to make all grace abound in you; that ye always, having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work, <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And God is able to make every grace abound in you, so that, always having what you need in all things, you may abound unto every good work, <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> God is able to make all goodness abound to you, and may you always have enough of everything for yourselves, and may you abound in every good work: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But God is able to multiply every favor toward you that you may always have whatever is sufficient for you in all things and that you may superabound in every good work,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And God is able to confer every gift upon you abundantly, that you, always having all sufficiency in every thing, may have enough for every good work; <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But God is able to make all grace abound unto you; in order that, always having all sufficiency in every thing, you may abound unto every good work: as has been written, <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And God is able to make all grace abound towards you; that in every case having always all sufficiency, ye may abound unto every good work: <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and God is able to make every charitable gift redound to your advantage; that being always sufficiently supply'd in every thing, you may excel in every good work: <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And God is able to bestow every blessing on you in abundance, so that richly enjoying all sufficiency at all times, you may have ample means for all good works. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And God is able to make all grace abound to you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in every thing, may abound to every good work: <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And God is able to make all grace abound towards you; that having always all sufficiency in every thing, ye may abound in every good work: <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1613" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">God Loves a Cheerful Giver</a> …7Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. 8<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/1414.htm" title="1414: dynatei (V-PIA-3S) -- To be powerful, have power, be able, be mighty. From dunatos; to be efficient.">is able</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasan (Adj-AFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">to make all</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charin (N-AFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace</a> <a href="/greek/4052.htm" title="4052: perisseusai (V-ANA) -- From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.">abound</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DNS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all things,</a> <a href="/greek/3842.htm" title="3842: pantote (Adv) -- Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.">at all times,</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">having</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasan (Adj-AFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all that</a> <a href="/greek/841.htm" title="841: autarkeian (N-AFS) -- Self-sufficiency, independence, contentment. From autarkes; self-satisfaction, i.e. contentedness, or a competence.">you need,</a> <a href="/greek/4052.htm" title="4052: perisseuēte (V-PSA-2P) -- From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.">you will abound</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pan (Adj-ANS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">every</a> <a href="/greek/18.htm" title="18: agathon (Adj-ANS) -- A primary word; good.">good</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergon (N-ANS) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">work.</a> 9As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a> And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. <a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20</a> Now 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, <a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Romans 8:32</a> He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? <a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3</a> His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. <a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a> But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a> Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a> Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9-10</a> For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, / so 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, <a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a> The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness. <a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. <a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a> Bring 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. <a href="/deuteronomy/28-12.htm">Deuteronomy 28:12</a> The LORD will open the heavens, His abundant storehouse, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations, but borrow from none. <a href="/isaiah/58-11.htm">Isaiah 58:11</a> The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a> Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:God.<a href="/2_chronicles/25-9.htm">2 Chronicles 25:9</a> And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD is able to give thee much more than this.<a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.<a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9</a> Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:all grace.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">2 Corinthians 8:19</a> And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:<a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a> As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.always.<a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">2 Corinthians 9:11</a> Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm">1 Chronicles 29:12-14</a> Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all… may.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">2 Corinthians 8:2,7</a> How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality… <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36</a> Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.<a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a> Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Able</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">Abound</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">Always</a> <a href="/luke/12-19.htm">Ample</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">Bestow</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-3.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/acts/2-47.htm">Enjoying</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">Means</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">Need</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-15.htm">Richly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-5.htm">Sufficiency</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">Times</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-16.htm">Able</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-8.htm">Abound</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/galatians/4-18.htm">Always</a> <a href="/philippians/1-26.htm">Ample</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-4.htm">Bestow</a> <a href="/galatians/3-9.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-11.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Enjoying</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-4.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-5.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">Means</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Need</a> <a href="/colossians/4-1.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Richly</a> <a href="/leviticus/12-8.htm">Sufficiency</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">Times</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 9</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">He yields the reason why he sent Titus and his brothers beforehand.</a> 6. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">And he proceeds in stirring them up to a bountiful alms, as being but a kind of sowing of seed,</a> 10. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">which shall return a great increase to them,</a> 13. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">and occasion a great sacrifice of thanksgivings unto God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The concept of grace in the New Testament often refers to God's unmerited favor and divine assistance. In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the Corinthian church about generosity and giving. The assurance that God can make grace abound suggests that believers can trust in God's provision, enabling them to be generous. This echoes <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a>, where Paul assures that God will supply all needs according to His riches in glory. Theologically, this grace is not just for salvation but also for empowerment in daily living and ministry.so that in all things, at all times This phrase underscores the comprehensive nature of God's provision. The repetition of "all" emphasizes that there are no limitations to when or where God's grace can be applied. Historically, the early church faced various challenges, including persecution and poverty. Paul's assurance would have been a source of comfort and encouragement, reminding believers that God's provision is constant and not subject to earthly circumstances. This aligns with the promise in <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a>, where God assures His presence and help at all times.having all that you need This part of the verse speaks to the sufficiency of God's provision. The Greek term used here for "need" can also be translated as "sufficiency" or "contentment," suggesting that God's grace ensures believers have what is necessary for their spiritual and physical well-being. This reflects the teaching of Jesus in <a href="/matthew/6-31.htm">Matthew 6:31-33</a>, where He instructs His followers not to worry about their needs, as God knows and provides for them. The historical context of the Corinthian church, which was diverse and included both wealthy and poor members, highlights the importance of understanding that true sufficiency comes from God, not material wealth.you will abound in every good work The result of God's grace and provision is that believers are equipped to perform good works. This aligns with <a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a>, where Paul states that believers are created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand. Theologically, this suggests that good works are a natural outflow of a life transformed by grace, not a means to earn salvation. The cultural context of the early church, which was called to be a light in a pagan world, underscores the importance of good works as a testimony to God's transformative power. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical theme of fruitfulness, as seen in <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a>, where Jesus teaches that abiding in Him results in bearing much fruit.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth to encourage generosity and faithfulness in giving. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and commerce, but also for its moral challenges. The church in Corinth faced various issues, including divisions and misunderstandings about Christian living. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of this letter, they were a diverse group of believers who needed guidance on how to live out their faith practically, including in the area of giving. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The ultimate provider and source of grace, who empowers believers to do good works. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_jerusalem_collection.htm">The Jerusalem Collection</a> The context of this passage involves a collection being taken for the impoverished church in Jerusalem, highlighting the theme of generosity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_abundant_grace.htm">God's Abundant Grace</a> God's grace is not limited; it is abundant and sufficient for every need. Believers can trust in His provision for all aspects of life. <a href="/topical/p/purpose_of_provision.htm">Purpose of Provision</a> God's provision is not just for personal comfort but to enable believers to abound in good works. Our resources should be used to further God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> True faith is demonstrated through action. As recipients of God's grace, believers are called to be active participants in good works. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_worship.htm">Generosity as Worship</a> Giving is an act of worship and a reflection of God's generosity towards us. It is a tangible expression of faith and trust in God's provision. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_contentment.htm">Living with Contentment</a> Understanding that God provides all we need should lead to contentment and a focus on spiritual rather than material wealth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 9</a> <a href="/q/what_does_hebrews_10_23_say_on_faith.htm">What defines Biblical Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/does_2_cor_9's_context_limit_its_relevance.htm">Could the historical and cultural context behind Paul’s message in 2 Corinthians 9 undermine its universal application today? </a> <a href="/q/could_exodus_36_6-7's_surplus_happen.htm">In Exodus 36:6–7, would a vast surplus of materials realistically occur under harsh desert conditions? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_giving_show_your_generosity.htm">How does giving reflect your heart's generosity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) God is able to make all grace abound toward you.--The word "grace" must be taken with somewhat of the same latitude as in <a href="/context/2_corinthians/8-6.htm" title="So that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.">2Corinthians 8:6-7</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm" title="And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:">2Corinthians 8:19</a>, including every form of bounty, as well as "grace," in its restricted theological sense: the means of giving, as well as cheerfulness in the act. He will bless the increase of those who give cheerfully, that they may have, not indeed the superfluity which ministers to selfish luxury, but the sufficiency with which all true disciples ought to be content. In the word "sufficiency," which occurs only here and in <a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm" title="But godliness with contentment is great gain.">1Timothy 6:6</a> ("godliness with contentment"), we have another instance of St. Paul's accurate use of the terminology of Greek ethical writers. To be independent, self-sufficing, was with them the crown of the perfect life; and Aristotle vindicates that quality for happiness as he defines it, as consisting in the activity of the intellect, and thus distinguished from wealth and pleasure, and the other accidents of life which men constantly mistook for it (Eth. Nicom. x., c. 7). At the time when St. Paul wrote it was constantly on the lips of Stoics. (Comp. the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, iii. c. 11.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - To make all grace abound toward you. God can give you such abundant gifts that you will not feel the loss of a generous contribution to his service. Sufficiency. The word autarkeia (<a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm">1 Timothy 6:6</a>) in the Stoic philosophy was used for the perfect independence which enabled a man to stand alone. The term is here softened and Christianized to express the contentment which arises from the full supply of all our needs by God. The affirmations of the original are as emphatic as language can make them. They express that the man who places all his trust upon God will be "perfect and entire, lacking nothing" (<a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Philippians 4:11, 19</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [is] able δυνατεῖ (dynatei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1414.htm">Strong's 1414: </a> To be powerful, have power, be able, be mighty. From dunatos; to be efficient. {to make} all πᾶσαν (pasan) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. grace χάριν (charin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. abound περισσεῦσαι (perisseusai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4052.htm">Strong's 4052: </a> From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. you, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. all things, παντὶ (panti) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. at all times, πάντοτε (pantote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3842.htm">Strong's 3842: </a> Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times. having ἔχοντες (echontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. all that πᾶσαν (pasan) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. you need, αὐτάρκειαν (autarkeian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_841.htm">Strong's 841: </a> Self-sufficiency, independence, contentment. From autarkes; self-satisfaction, i.e. contentedness, or a competence. you will abound περισσεύητε (perisseuēte) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4052.htm">Strong's 4052: </a> From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel. in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. every πᾶν (pan) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. good ἀγαθόν (agathon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_18.htm">Strong's 18: </a> A primary word; 'good'. work. ἔργον (ergon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 9:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 9:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 9:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 9:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>