2 Corinthians 8:9

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that through His poverty you might become rich.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Γινώσκετε γὰρ τὴν χάριν τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, ὅτι, διʼ ὑμᾶς ἐπτώχευσεν, πλούσιος ὤν, ἵνα ὑμεῖς τῇ ἐκείνου πτωχείᾳ πλουτήσητε.

Transliteration

You ginōskete for the charin of the Kyriou of us Iēsou Christou, that, for you he eptōcheusen, plousios ōn, in order that you by the of that one ptōcheia might ploutēsēte.

Grammar Details

• *Ginōskete*: present indicative active, 2nd person plural - you know
• *gar*: postpositive conjunction - for
• *charin*: accusative, feminine singular - grace/favor
• *Kyriou*: genitive, masculine singular - of Lord
• ἡμῶν: genitive, 1st person plural - of us
• *Iēsou Christou*: genitive, masculine singular - of Jesus Christ
• *hoti*: conjunction - that/because
• *di*: preposition with accusative - for/because of
• ὑμᾶς: accusative, 2nd person plural - you
• *eptōcheusen*: aorist indicative active, 3rd person singular - he became poor
• *plousios*: nominative, masculine singular - rich
• *ōn*: present participle active, nominative masculine singular - being
• *hina*: conjunction - so that/in order that
• ὑμεῖς: nominative, 2nd person plural - you
• *ekeinou*: genitive, masculine singular demonstrative - of that one
• *ptōcheia*: dative, feminine singular - poverty
• *ploutēsēte*: aorist subjunctive active, 2nd person plural - you might become rich

Word Meanings

• *Ginōskete*: you know/understand/recognize
• *charin*: grace/favor/gift/blessing
• *Kyriou*: Lord/Master
• *eptōcheusen*: he became poor/he was impoverished
• *plousios*: rich/wealthy/abundant
• *ōn*: being/existing
• *ptōcheia*: poverty/destitution/need
• *ploutēsēte*: you might become rich/wealthy/abundant

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that through his poverty you might become rich.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich.

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Ye knowe the liberalitie of oure LORde Iesus Christ which though he were riche yet for youre sakes be came poore: that ye thorow his povertie myght be made ryche.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  For ye knowe the liberalite of oure LORDE Iesus Christ, which though he be riche, yet for youre sakes he became poore, yt ye thorow his pouerte mighte be made riche.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  For ye knowe the grace of our Lord Iesus Christ, that hee being rich, for your sakes became poore, that yee through his pouertie might be made rich.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  For ye knowe the grace of our Lorde Iesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poore, that ye through his pouertie might be made rich.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  for ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that because of you he became poor -- being rich, that ye by that poverty may become rich.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  For you see the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how though he had wealth, he became poor on your account, so that through his need you might have wealth.

• World English Bible (2000)

  For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.

Referenced Verses

• Matt 20:28 : 28 Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
• Rom 5:8 : 8 But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
• Phil 2:6-8 : 6 Who, being in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of humanity. And being found in appearance as a man, 8 He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross.
• Rom 8:32 : 32 He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all—how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?
• John 1:14 : 14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
• John 1:1-4 : 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him not a single thing came into being that has come into existence. 4 In Him was life, and that life was the light of mankind.
• Rom 5:20-21 : 20 Now the law was brought in so that the trespass might increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more. 21 So that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
• 1 Cor 15:47 : 47 The first man was from the earth, made of dust; the second man is from heaven.
• 2 Cor 6:10 : 10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.
• Eph 3:8 : 8 To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
• Eph 1:6-8 : 6 to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved. 7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, 8 which He lavished on us in all wisdom and understanding.
• Col 1:24 : 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.
• Heb 1:2 : 2 But in these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He also created the universe.
• Heb 1:6-9 : 6 And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says, 'Let all God's angels worship Him.' 7 In speaking of the angels, He says, 'He makes His angels winds, and His servants flames of fire.' 8 But about the Son He says, 'Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness will be the scepter of Your kingdom.' 9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of joy beyond Your companions. 10 'In the beginning, Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.' 11 'They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment.' 12 'You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But You remain the same, and Your years will never end.' 13 To which of the angels did God ever say, 'Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet'? 14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent out to serve those who will inherit salvation?
• Luke 16:11 : 11 So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?
• Luke 2:7 : 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no room available for them in the inn.
• Isa 53:2 : 2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no form or majesty to attract us to him, and no appearance that we should desire him.
• Isa 62:1 : 1 For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still, until her righteousness shines like the dawn, and her salvation like a blazing torch.
• Isa 65:8 : 8 This is what the LORD says: 'As new wine is found in a cluster and someone says, "Do not destroy it, for there is a blessing in it," in the same way, I will act for the sake of my servants and not destroy them all.'
• Matt 8:20 : 20 Jesus replied, 'Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.'
• Matt 17:27 : 27 But so that we do not cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take the first fish you catch. When you open its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take it and give it to them for My tax and yours.
• Luke 8:3 : 3 And Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, along with many others who were supporting Him out of their own possessions.
• Luke 9:58 : 58 Jesus replied, 'Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.'
• Mark 6:3 : 3 Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us?' And they took offense at Him.
• Ps 102:25-27 : 25 I say, 'My God, do not take me away in the midst of my days, your years endure through all generations.' 26 Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 27 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing you will change them, and they will be discarded.
• John 1:10 : 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.
• John 1:17 : 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
• John 12:30 : 30 Jesus replied, "This voice did not come for My sake, but for yours."
• John 16:15 : 15 Everything that the Father has is mine. This is why I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.
• John 17:19 : 19 For their sake, I sanctify Myself, so that they also may be sanctified in truth.
• Jas 2:5 : 5 Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
• Rev 3:18 : 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire so that you may become rich; white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not be exposed; and ointment to anoint your eyes so that you may see.
• Rev 21:7 : 7 The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be their God, and they will be My child.
• 1 Tim 6:18 : 18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share.
• Col 1:16-17 : 16 For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him. 17 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.
• Eph 2:7 : 7 So that in the coming ages He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
• Rom 11:12 : 12 Now if their transgression means riches for the world, and their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will come from their full inclusion!
• 1 Cor 1:4 : 4 I always give thanks to my God for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus,