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2 Corinthians 9:9

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Corinthians 9:9

Verse 9 of 15

Scripture focus

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

2 Corinthians 9:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 9:9

Theological / Devotional

It is written. An exact quotation from the LXX of Psalm 112:9. The expression “it is written” is the usual New Testament formula for introducing a quotation from Scripture. A righteous man is characterized by his sensitivity to the needs of his fellows.

Dispersed. Or, “scattered” (cf. Matthew 12:30). A liberal giver distributes to the poor as a sower scatters seeds.

Poor. Greek penes (see on Mark 12:42), meaning so poor as to have to work each day to meet the needs of the morrow.

Righteousness. Here the word specifically denotes the giving of alms (see on Matthew 6:1). Christian liberality is one practical evidence of righteousness.

Remaineth for ever. Its effects are permanent, and God will never forget. Its influence persists from generation to generation (see on Matthew 26:13).

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