2 Corinthians 9:9
King James Version (KJV)
(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
In context
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
8 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:
9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
10 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;)
11 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:9 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
- WEB World English Bible
- As it is written, “He has scattered abroad. He has given to the poor. His righteousness remains forever.”
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
- ASV American Standard Version
- as it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for ever.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- (according as it hath been written, 'He dispersed abroad, he gave to the poor, his righteousness doth remain to the age,')
- DBY Darby Translation
- according as it is written, He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his righteousness remains for ever.
- WBS Webster Bible
- (As it is written, He hath dispersed; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.