2 Corinthians 9:8

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And God is able to make all grace overflow to you so that because you have enough of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow in every good work.

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  • Eph 3:20 : 20 Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think,
  • 2 Cor 8:7 : 7 But as you excel in everything– in faith, in speech, in knowledge, and in all eagerness and in the love from us that is in you– make sure that you excel in this act of kindness too.
  • Prov 10:22 : 22 The blessing from the LORD makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow to it.
  • Mal 3:10 : 10 “Bring the entire tithe into the storehouse so that there may be food in my temple. Test me in this matter,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies,“to see if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out blessing for you until there is no room for it all.
  • Phil 4:18-19 : 18 For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent– a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
  • Titus 3:14 : 14 Here is another way that our people can learn to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.
  • Prov 3:9 : 9 Honor the LORD from your wealth and from the first fruits of all your crops;
  • Prov 28:27 : 27 The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.
  • Hag 2:8 : 8 “The silver and gold will be mine,” decrees the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.
  • 2 Cor 8:19 : 19 In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.
  • 2 Cor 8:2 : 2 that during a severe ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their generosity.
  • Prov 11:24 : 24 One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty.
  • 1 Chr 29:12-14 : 12 You are the source of wealth and honor; you rule over all. You possess strength and might to magnify and give strength to all. 13 Now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your majestic name! 14 “But who am I and who are my people, that we should be in a position to contribute this much? Indeed, everything comes from you, and we have simply given back to you what is yours.
  • 2 Chr 25:9 : 9 Amaziah asked the prophet:“But what should I do about the hundred talents of silver I paid the Israelite troops?” The prophet replied,“The LORD is capable of giving you more than that.”
  • Ps 84:11 : 11 For the LORD God is our sovereign protector. The LORD bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity.
  • 2 Cor 9:11 : 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous on every occasion, which is producing through us thanksgiving to God,
  • Eph 2:10 : 10 For we are his creative work, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we can do them.
  • Col 1:10 : 10 so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects– bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God,
  • 2 Thess 2:17 : 17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good thing you do or say.
  • 1 Cor 15:58 : 58 So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
  • Titus 2:14 : 14 He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.
  • Titus 3:8 : 8 Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.
  • 1 Pet 4:10 : 10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God.
  • 2 Tim 3:17 : 17 that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.
  • Acts 9:36 : 36 Peter Raises Dorcas Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha(which in translation means Dorcas). She was continually doing good deeds and acts of charity.

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    9Just as it is written,“He has scattered widely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness remains forever.”

    10Now God who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your supply of seed and will cause the harvest of your righteousness to grow.

    11You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous on every occasion, which is producing through us thanksgiving to God,

    12because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.

    13Through the evidence of this service they will glorify God because of your obedience to your confession in the gospel of Christ and the generosity of your sharing with them and with everyone.

    14And in their prayers on your behalf they long for you because of the extraordinary grace God has shown to you.

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    6Thus we urged Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, so also he should complete this act of kindness for you.

    7But as you excel in everything– in faith, in speech, in knowledge, and in all eagerness and in the love from us that is in you– make sure that you excel in this act of kindness too.

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    5Therefore I thought it necessary to urge these brothers to go to you in advance and to arrange ahead of time the generous contribution you had promised, so this may be ready as a generous gift and not as something you feel forced to do.

    6My point is this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously.

    7Each one of you should give just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver.

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    15For all these things are for your sake, so that the grace that is including more and more people may cause thanksgiving to increase to the glory of God.

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    11to finish what you started, so that just as you wanted to do it eagerly, you can also complete it according to your means.

    12For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have.

    13For I do not say this so there would be relief for others and suffering for you, but as a matter of equality.

    14At the present time, your abundance will meet their need, so that one day their abundance may also meet your need, and thus there may be equality,

    15as it is written:“The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.”

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    9For 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.

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    4Thanksgiving I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God that was given to you in Christ Jesus.

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    3For I testify, they gave according to their means and beyond their means. They did so voluntarily,

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    18For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent– a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God.

    19And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

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    5Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as if it were coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God,

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    18Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

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    11And in this regard we pray for you always, that our God will make you worthy of his calling and fulfill by his power your every desire for goodness and every work of faith,

    12that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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    20We did this as a precaution so that no one should blame us in regard to this generous gift we are administering.

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    20Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think,

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    9And I pray this, that your love may abound even more and more in knowledge and every kind of insight

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    10so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects– bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God,

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    6I pray that the faith you share with us may deepen your understanding of every blessing that belongs to you in Christ.

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    3Thanksgiving We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith flourishes more and more and the love of each one of you all for one another is ever greater.

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    11For thus an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be richly provided for you.

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    11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.

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    12And may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we do for you,

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    13I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.

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    13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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    14and our Lord’s grace was abundant, bringing faith and love in Christ Jesus.

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    7But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.