2 Corinthians 9:8 “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things…”

2 Corinthians 9:8

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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:

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

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:

Geneva Bible 1599

And God is able to make all grace to abound towarde you, that yee alwayes hauing all sufficiencie in all thinges, may abounde in euery good worke,

Darby Translation

But God is able to make every gracious gift abound towards you, that, having in every way always all-sufficiency, ye may abound to every good work:

Young's Literal Translation

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,

Bible in Basic English

And God is able to give you all grace in full measure; so that ever having enough of all things, you may be full of every good work:

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Cross references

“God”

Proverbs 10:22 Malachi 3:10 Haggai 2:8 Proverbs 28:27 Psalm 84:11 Proverbs 3:9

Proverbs 10:22 · BSB

The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.

Malachi 3:10 · BSB

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.

Haggai 2:8 · BSB

The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, declares the LORD of Hosts.

Proverbs 28:27 · BSB

Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

Psalm 84:11 · BSB

For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

Proverbs 3:9 · BSB

Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops;

“all grace”

1 Peter 4:10 2 Corinthians 8:19

1 Peter 4:10 · BSB

As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

2 Corinthians 8:19 · BSB

More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

“always”

2 Corinthians 9:11 1 Chronicles 29:12–14

2 Corinthians 9:11 · BSB

You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God.

1 Chronicles 29:12–14 · BSB

Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.

“may”

Titus 3:14 2 Corinthians 8:7 1 Corinthians 15:58 Titus 3:8 2 Corinthians 8:2 Ephesians 2:10

Titus 3:14 · BSB

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

2 Corinthians 8:7 · BSB

But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you —see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

1 Corinthians 15:58 · BSB

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Titus 3:8 · BSB

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

2 Corinthians 8:2 · BSB

In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

Ephesians 2:10 · BSB

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

Also

Ephesians 3:20

Ephesians 3:20 · BSB

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,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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.

9As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”

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