2 Corinthians 9:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 9:8-9

2 Corinthians 9:8-9. And God is able, &c. The contents of this verse are very remarkable; each expression is loaded with matter, which increases as the sentence proceeds; God is able to make And will make, see on Romans 4:21; all grace Every kind of blessing, as the word here appears to signify; to abound toward you And to supply you abundantly with the means of liberality; that ye, always having all sufficiency Enough to enable you to relieve others in their necessities; in... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

The blessing of Christian giving (9:6-15)God takes notice of the way Christians give, and if they give generously he rewards them generously. People should decide thoughtfully the amount they should give, then give it joyfully (6-7). They need not fear poverty if they give much, because God is able to increase his supply to ensure that generous givers still have more than they need (8-10; cf. Proverbs 11:24). The threefold result of true giving is that the poor are helped, the givers are... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 9:8

able. Greek dunatos, but the texts read the verb dunateo, which ooc. elsewhere only in 2 Corinthians 13:3 . all . Notice the four "alls" which, with "every", give the Figure of speech Polyptotan. App-6 . grace . Greek. charis , App-184 . 1, toward = unto. Greek. eis , as in 2 Corinthians 9:5 . always . . . things. Greek. panti pantote pasan. Figure of speech Paronomasia. sufficiency. Greek. avtarkeia. Only here and 1 Timothy 6:6 , every. Greek. pas. Translated "all "above, read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work.Generous giving, as Tasker said, "seems very hazardous";[16] but Paul here stated the truth that where the generous spirit is, God will provide the means of expressing it. The amount of any man's giving is inevitably influenced by his trust, or mistrust, of the promise here. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:8

2 Corinthians 9:8. All grace— Rather charitable gifts, or liberality; as the word χαρις signifies in the former chapter, and as the context determines the sense here. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:8

8. all grace—even in external goods, and even while ye bestow on others [BENGEL]. that—"in order that." God's gifts are bestowed on us, not that we may have them to ourselves, but that we may the more "abound in good works" to others. sufficiency—so as not to need the help of others, having yourselves from God "bread for your food" (2 Corinthians 9:10). in all things —Greek, "in everything." every good work—of charity to others, which will be "your seed sown" (2 Corinthians 9:10- :). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

III. INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE COLLECTION FOR THE POOR SAINTS IN JUDEA 8:1-9:15The New Testament reveals that Paul was actively collecting money for "the poor among the saints in Jerusalem" (Romans 15:26) for about five years (A.D. 52-57). He solicited funds from the Christians in Galatia (Acts 18:23; 1 Corinthians 16:1), Macedonia (Acts 19:22; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5; 2 Corinthians 9:2; 2 Corinthians 9:4), Achaia (Romans 15:26; 1 Corinthians 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8-9), and Asia Minor (Acts... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

E. The benefits of generous giving 9:6-15Paul concluded his exhortation regarding the collection by reminding his readers of the benefits God inevitably bestows on those who give liberally. He did this so they would follow through with their purpose and believe that God would provide for the need that their sacrifice would create. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 9:8

Such giving need not produce anxiety in the giver even if he or she is giving away much. God demonstrates His love for cheerful givers by giving them more grace and more opportunity. He also makes us contented (Gr. autarkeia), sufficient in that sense (cf. Philippians 4:11; 1 Timothy 6:6). However, we always need to remember that God is the One from whom everything we have comes.Notice the "able" in this verse. This should not lead to the conclusion that God can, but He may not (cf. 2... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Corinthians 9:8

9:8 gift (e-9) 'Every grace' or 'benefit.' read more

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