2 Corinthians 8:9

Modern English Version

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that through His poverty you might be rich.

Cross References

Isaiah 53:2

For he grew up before Him as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground. He has no form or majesty that we should look upon him nor appearance that we should desire him.

Isaiah 62:1

For the sake of Zion I will not keep silent, and for the sake of Jerusalem I will not rest until her righteousness goes forth as brightness and her salvation as a lamp that burns.

Isaiah 65:8

Thus says the Lord: As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one says, “Do not destroy it for a blessing is in it,” so I will do for the sake of My servants that I may not destroy them all.

Matthew 17:27

However, lest we offend them, go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. And when you open its mouth, you will find a coin. Take it and give it to them for you and Me.”

Matthew 20:28

even as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

Matthew 8:20

Jesus replied, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”

Mark 6:3

Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary and the brother of James and Joseph and Judas and Simon? Are not His sisters here with us?” And they took offense at Him.

Luke 16:11

So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

Luke 2:7

And she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in strips of cloth, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no space for them in the guest room.

Luke 8:3

and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, who supported Him with their possessions.

Luke 9:58

Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests. But the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”

John 1:10

He was in the world, and the world was created through Him, yet the world did not know Him.

John 1:14

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, the glory as of the only begotten Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:17

For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

John 12:30

Jesus answered, “This voice came not for My sake, but for your sakes.

John 16:15

All that the Father has is Mine. Therefore I said that He will take what is Mine and will declare it to you.

John 17:19

For their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.

Romans 11:12

Now if their transgression means riches for the world, and their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their fullness mean?

Romans 15:3

For even Christ did not please Himself. But as it is written, “The insults of those who insulted You fell on Me.”

Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 8:32

He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?

1 Corinthians 1:4

I thank my God always on your behalf for the grace of God which has been given to you through Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:47

The first man was of the earth, made of dust; the second man was the Lord from heaven.

2 Corinthians 13:14

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.

2 Corinthians 6:10

as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; and as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

Ephesians 2:7

so that in the coming ages He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 3:19

and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Ephesians 3:8

To me, the very least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake and fill up in my flesh that which is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church.

1 Timothy 6:18

Command that they do good, that they be rich in good works, generous, willing to share,

Hebrews 1:2

has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the ages.

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers. Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He has promised to those who love Him?

Revelation 2:9

I know your works and tribulation and poverty (but you are rich). And I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.

Revelation 21:7

He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.

Revelation 3:18

I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire, that you may be rich, and white garments, that you may be dressed, that the shame of your nakedness may not appear, and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.