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2 Corinthians 9:8

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

And God is able  to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.

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Now to him who is able  to do above and beyond all that we ask or think  according to the power  that works in us #– #


The Lord’s blessing enriches, and he adds no painful effort to it.  ,


Bring the full tenth into the storehouse  so that there may be food in my house.  Test me in this way,’  says the Lord of Armies. ‘See if I will not open the floodgates of heaven  and pour out a blessing for you without measure.


‘The silver and gold belong to me’ #– #this is the declaration of the Lord of Armies.


The one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away will receive many curses.


Honour the Lord with your possessions and with the first produce of your entire harvest;


Let our people learn to devote themselves to good works for pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.


Now as you excel in everything #– #in faith, speech, knowledge,  and in all diligence, and in your love for us   #– #excel also in this act of grace.


Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work,  because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.


You will be enriched  in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.


During a severe trial brought about by affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.


One person gives freely, yet gains more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.


Then Amaziah said to the man of God, ‘What should I do about the 3.5 tonnes of silver I gave to Israel’s division? ’ The man of God replied, ‘The Lord is able to give you much more than this.’


This saying is trustworthy.  I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.


For we are his workmanship, created  in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared in advance  for us to do.


Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others,  as good stewards of the varied grace of God.


He gave himself for us  to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people for his own possession,  eager to do good works.


And not only that, but he was also appointed by the churches to accompany us with this gracious gift that we are administering for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.


so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work  and growing in the knowledge of God,


In Joppa  there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was always doing good works  and acts of charity.


encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good work and word.


so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.


since you seek proof of Christ speaking in me.  He is not weak in dealing with you, but powerful among you.


I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself.


So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonourable,  he will be a special  instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.





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