2 Corinthians 9:9

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

2 Corinthians 9:9 - Amplified Bible

As it is written, He [the benevolent person] scatters abroad; He gives to the poor; His deeds of justice {and} goodness {and} kindness {and} benevolence will go on {and} endure forever!

2 Corinthians 9:9 - American Standard Version

as it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for ever.

2 Corinthians 9:9 - Bible in Basic English

As it is said in the Writings, He has sent out far and wide, he has given to the poor; his righteousness is for ever.

2 Corinthians 9:9 - Darby Bible

according as it is written, He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his righteousness remains for ever.

2 Corinthians 9:9 - English Standard Version

As it is written, "He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."

2 Corinthians 9:9 - King James Version

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

2 Corinthians 9:9 - La Biblia de las Americas

como está escrito:
EL ESPARCIO, DIO A LOS POBRES;
SU JUSTICIA PERMANECE PARA SIEMPRE.

2 Corinthians 9:9 - The Message

2 Corinthians 9:9 - New American Standard Bible

as it is written, "HE SCATTERED ABROAD, HE GAVE TO THE POOR, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ENDURES FOREVER."

2 Corinthians 9:9 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Como está escrito:
"EL ESPARCIO, DIO A LOS POBRES;
SU JUSTICIA PERMANECE PARA SIEMPRE."

2 Corinthians 9:9 - World English Bible

As it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor. His righteousness remains forever."

2 Corinthians 9:9 - Young's Living Translation

(according as it hath been written, `He dispersed abroad, he gave to the poor, his righteousness doth remain to the age,`)

2 Corinthians 9:9 - Additional Comments

This quote comes from Psalm 112:9, which also adds we will be exalted with honor. Wow, look how heaven views cheerful bountiful giving!
Note that there is no condition on the receiver, except that they are in need. And, the receiver does not have to make the need known. We are to trust that God will show us where the needs are, whether spoken or unspoken.
George Mueller trusted God for years for the fund for his orphan homes, yet never asked for funds. He trusted that God would lay the need on the hearts of people, and that they would respond to His requests. Has God, in a similar way, laid needs on your heart? Did you respond?

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