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2 Corinthians 9:9
As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian church while concluding his appeal for financial support for the Jerusalem believers. He cites an Old Testament passage to ground the principle of generous giving in God’s character.
The words — The Greek phrase ἐσκίρπισεν ἔδωκεν (eskorpisen edōken) literally renders “He has scattered abroad, He has given.” Paul introduces the citation with γέγραπται (gegraptai), “it has been written,” to mark it as established Scripture.
The thread — This quotation originates in Psalm 112:9, which also appears in Psalm 112:3 alongside the theme of enduring righteousness. The same motif of pursuing righteousness appears in Proverbs 21:21.
Why it lands — The text declares that God’s generous distribution to the poor is permanent and defines His righteous character. It requires the reader to align his own giving with this unchanging pattern of divine generosity.
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The Greek words
King James Version
(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
Cross-references
- Psalms 112:9 He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
- Psalms 112:3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
- Proverbs 21:21 He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.
- Proverbs 8:18 With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness.
- Galatians 5:5 But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.
- Isaiah 51:8 For the moth will devour them like a garment, and the worm will eat them like wool. But My righteousness will last forever, My salvation through all generations.”
- 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love.