2 Corinthians 9:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:9

Amaziah replied, “What am I supposed to do about all the silver I paid those troops?” “The LORD will give you back even more than you paid,” the prophet answered.

Psalm 84:11

Our LORD and our God, you are like the sun and also like a shield. You treat us with kindness and with honour, never denying any good thing to those who live right.

Proverbs 10:22

When the LORD blesses you with riches, you have nothing to regret.

Proverbs 11:24

Sometimes you can become rich by being generous or poor by being greedy.

Proverbs 28:27

Giving to the poor will keep you from poverty, but if you close your eyes to their needs, everyone will curse you.

Proverbs 3:9

Honour the LORD by giving him your money and the first part of all your crops.

Haggai 2:8

All silver and gold belong to me,

Malachi 3:10

I am the LORD All-Powerful, and I challenge you to put me to the test. Bring the entire ten per cent into the storehouse, so there will be food in my house. Then I will open the windows of heaven and flood you with blessing after blessing.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a follower named Tabitha. Her Greek name was Dorcas, which means “deer”. She was always doing good things for people and had given much to the poor.

1 Corinthians 15:58

My dear friends, stand firm and don't be shaken. Always keep busy working for the Lord. You know that everything you do for him is worthwhile.

2 Corinthians 13:3

This should prove to you that I am speaking for Christ. When he corrects you, he won't be weak. He will be powerful!

2 Corinthians 8:19

The churches chose this follower to travel with us while we carry this gift that will bring praise to the Lord and show how much we hope to help.

2 Corinthians 8:2

Although they were going through hard times and were very poor, they were glad to give generously.

2 Corinthians 8:7

You do everything better than anyone else. You have stronger faith. You speak better and know more. You are eager to give, and you love us better. Now you must give more generously than anyone else.

2 Corinthians 9:11

You will be blessed in every way, and you will be able to keep on being generous. Then many people will thank God when we deliver your gift.

Ephesians 2:10

God planned for us to do good things and to live as he has always wanted us to live. That's why he sent Christ to make us what we are.

Ephesians 3:20

I pray that Christ Jesus and the church will for ever bring praise to God. His power at work in us can do far more than we dare ask or imagine. Amen.

Philippians 4:11

I am not complaining about having too little. I have learnt to be satisfied with whatever I have.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will live a life that honours the Lord, and you will always please him by doing good deeds. You will come to know God even better.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

will encourage you and help you always to do and say the right thing.

2 Timothy 2:21

That's also how it is with people. The ones who stop doing evil and make themselves pure will become special. Their lives will be holy and pleasing to their Master, and they will be able to do all kinds of good deeds.

2 Timothy 3:17

The Scriptures train God's servants to do all kinds of good deeds.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself to rescue us from everything that is evil and to make our hearts pure. He wanted us to be his own people and to be eager to do right.

Titus 3:14

Our people should learn to spend their time doing something useful and worthwhile.

Titus 3:8

This message is certainly true. These teachings are useful and helpful for everyone. I want you to insist that the people follow them, so that all who have faith in God will be sure to do good deeds.

1 Peter 4:10

Each of you has been blessed with one of God's many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well.