2 Corinthians 9:9

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

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
As	καθὼς kathōs	G2531	just (or inasmuch) as · conjunction
written	γέγραπται· gegraptai	G1125	to "grave" · verb — perfect passive indicative, 3rd person singular
abroad	ἐσκόρπισεν, eskorpisen	G4650	to dissipate · verb — aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular
given	ἔδωκεν edōken	G1325	to give (used in a very wide application · verb — aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular
poor	πένησιν, penēsin	G3993	starving · noun — dative plural masculine
his	αὐτοῦ autou	G846	the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — genitive singular masculine
righteousness	δικαιοσύνη dikaiosunē	G1343	equity (of character or act) · noun — nominative singular feminine
remaineth	μένει menei	G3306	to stay (in a given place · verb — present active indicative, 3rd person singular
for	εἰς eis	G1519	to or into (indicating the point reached or entered) · preposition
ever	αἰῶνα. aiōna	G165	properly · noun — accusative singular masculine

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Cross-references

Psalms 112:9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
Psalms 112:3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Proverbs 21:21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Proverbs 8:18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
Galatians 5:5-6 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
Isaiah 51:8 For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool: but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvati…
1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 9:6–end

Here we have, I. Proper directions to be observed about the right and acceptable manner of bestowing charity; and it is of great concernment that we not only do what is required, but do it as is commanded. Now, as to the manner in which the apostle would have the Corinthians give, observe, 1. It should be bountifully; this was intimated, Co2 9:5, that a liberal contribution was expected, a matter of bounty, not what savoured of covetousness; and he offers to their consideration that men who expect a good return at harvest are not wont to pinch and spare in sowing their seed, for the return is usually proportionable to what they sow, Co2 9:6. 2. It should be deliberately Every man, according…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 9:9

As it is written--realizing the highly blessed character portrayed in Psa 112:9. He--the "good man" (Psa 112:5). dispersed--as seed sown with full and open hand, without anxious thought in what direction each grain may fall. It is implied also that he has always what he may disperse [BENGEL]. So in Psa 112:9. the poor--The Greek word is found here only in New Testament, "one in straitened circumstances, who earns his bread by labor." The word usually employed means "one so poor as to live by begging." his righteousness--Here "beneficence": the evidence of his being righteous before God and man. Compare Deu 24:13; Mat 6:1, "alms"; Greek, "righteousness." remaineth--unexhausted and u…

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Adam Clarke on 2 Corinthians 9:9

He hath dispersed abroad - Here is still the allusion to the sower. He sows much; not at home merely, or among those with whom he is acquainted, but abroad - among the strangers, whether of his own or of another nation. The quotation is taken from Psa 112:9. He hath given to the poor - This is the interpretation of he hath scattered abroad; and therefore it is said, his righteousness remaineth for ever - his good work is had in remembrance before God. By righteousness we have already seen that the Jews understand almsgiving. See the note on Mat 6:1.

The Church Fathers

Paul adds the prophetic testimony which shows that indifference to money is the beginning of eternal life.
— Theodoret of Cyrus, COMMENTARY ON THE SECOND EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS 335

Also in the same place: "As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever."
— Cyprian, Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews

If the righteousness of a man who gives to the poor endures forever, how much more will this be true of a man who gives to the saints. For the poor are obvious to all, but the saints are known only to those who can discern them, for they are servants of God who are constant in prayer and fasting and who lead a pure life.
— Ambrosiaster, COMMENTARY ON PAUL'S EPISTLES

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Dictionary and topics

Beneficence · 18:5,7-9; — 18:5,7-9;
Eternity · UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO — UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
Liberality · 3:10-12; — 3:10-12;
Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As · In visiting and relieving the poor, the sick, &c — In visiting and relieving the poor, the sick, &c
Poor, The · A care for: Is characteristic of saints — A care for: Is characteristic of saints
Righteousness · Of saints endures forever — Of saints endures forever

Dictionary: Easton's (1897) and Smith's (1863), public domain. Topics: Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's Topical Textbook (1897), public domain. Both as parsed by NEUU (CC BY 4.0).

2 Corinthians 9:9

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 9:6–end

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 9:9

Adam Clarke on 2 Corinthians 9:9

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

2 Corinthians 9:9

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 9:6–end

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 9:9

Adam Clarke on 2 Corinthians 9:9

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Gill on 2 Corinthians 9:9

John Calvin on 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

Tyndale Open Study Notes on 2 Corinthians 9:8-9