2 Corinthians 9:8
New International Version
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

New Living Translation
And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

English Standard Version
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.

Berean Standard Bible
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Berean Literal Bible
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in every way, always, having all sufficiency, you may abound in every good work.

King James Bible
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

New King James Version
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.

New American Standard Bible
And God is able to make all grace overflow to you, so that, always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed;

NASB 1995
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed;

NASB 1977
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed;

Legacy Standard Bible
And God is able to make every grace abound to you, so that in everything at every time having every sufficiency, you may have an abundance for every good deed;

Amplified Bible
And God is able to make all grace [every favor and earthly blessing] come in abundance to you, so that you may always [under all circumstances, regardless of the need] have complete sufficiency in everything [being completely self-sufficient in Him], and have an abundance for every good work and act of charity.

Christian Standard Bible
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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
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.

American Standard Version
And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work:

Contemporary English Version
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.

English Revised Version
And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Besides, God will give you his constantly overflowing kindness. Then, when you always have everything you need, you can do more and more good things.

Good News Translation
And God is able to give you more than you need, so that you will always have all you need for yourselves and more than enough for every good cause.

International Standard Version
Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.

Majority Standard Bible
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

NET Bible
And God is able to make all grace overflow to you so that because you have enough of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow in every good work.

New Heart English Bible
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.

Webster's Bible Translation
And God is able to make all grace abound towards you; that ye always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

Weymouth New Testament
And God is able to bestow every blessing on you in abundance, so that richly enjoying all sufficiency at all times, you may have ample means for all good works.

World English Bible
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and God [is] able to cause all grace to abound to you, that in everything always having all sufficiency, you may abound to every good work,

Berean Literal Bible
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in every way, always, having all sufficiency, you may abound in every good work.

Young's Literal Translation
and God is able all grace to cause to abound to you, that in every thing always all sufficiency having, ye may abound to every good work,

Smith's Literal Translation
And God able for all grace to abound in you; having always all sufficiency in everything, ye abound in every good work:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And God is able to make all grace abound in you; that ye always, having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And God is able to make every grace abound in you, so that, always having what you need in all things, you may abound unto every good work,

New American Bible
Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work.

New Revised Standard Version
And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
God is able to make all goodness abound to you, and may you always have enough of everything for yourselves, and may you abound in every good work:

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But God is able to multiply every favor toward you that you may always have whatever is sufficient for you in all things and that you may superabound in every good work,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And God is able to confer every gift upon you abundantly, that you, always having all sufficiency in every thing, may have enough for every good work;

Godbey New Testament
But God is able to make all grace abound unto you; in order that, always having all sufficiency in every thing, you may abound unto every good work: as has been written,

Haweis New Testament
And God is able to make all grace abound towards you; that in every case having always all sufficiency, ye may abound unto every good work:

Mace New Testament
and God is able to make every charitable gift redound to your advantage; that being always sufficiently supply'd in every thing, you may excel in every good work:

Weymouth New Testament
And God is able to bestow every blessing on you in abundance, so that richly enjoying all sufficiency at all times, you may have ample means for all good works.

Worrell New Testament
And God is able to make all grace abound to you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in every thing, may abound to every good work:

Worsley New Testament
And God is able to make all grace abound towards you; that having always all sufficiency in every thing, ye may abound in every good work:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God Loves a Cheerful Giver
7Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. 8And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”…

Cross References
Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 3:20
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

Romans 8:32
He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?

2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

1 Timothy 6:17
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

Colossians 1:9-10
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, / so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.

Psalm 23:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Malachi 3:10
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Deuteronomy 28:12
The LORD will open the heavens, His abundant storehouse, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations, but borrow from none.

Isaiah 58:11
The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.


Treasury of Scripture

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

God.

2 Chronicles 25:9
And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD is able to give thee much more than this.

Psalm 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

Proverbs 3:9
Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

all grace.

2 Corinthians 8:19
And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:

1 Peter 4:10
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

always.

2 Corinthians 9:11
Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.

1 Chronicles 29:12-14
Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all…

may.

2 Corinthians 8:2,7
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality…

Acts 9:36
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

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2 Corinthians 9
1. He yields the reason why he sent Titus and his brothers beforehand.
6. And he proceeds in stirring them up to a bountiful alms, as being but a kind of sowing of seed,
10. which shall return a great increase to them,
13. and occasion a great sacrifice of thanksgivings unto God.














And God is able
This phrase emphasizes the omnipotence of God. The Greek word for "able" is "dunatos," which conveys the idea of power and capability. In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul reassures the believers in Corinth that God's power is not limited. Historically, the early church faced many challenges, including persecution and poverty. This assurance of God's ability would have been a source of great comfort and encouragement, reminding them that their reliance on God is well-placed because He is fully capable of meeting their needs.

to make all grace abound to you
The word "grace" in Greek is "charis," which refers to unmerited favor. This grace is not just sufficient; it abounds. The use of "abound" (Greek: "perisseuo") suggests an overflowing abundance. In the scriptural context, this grace is not only for salvation but also for daily living and service. Historically, the Corinthian church was encouraged to be generous, and this phrase assures them that God's grace will enable them to give beyond their natural capacity.

so that in all things
The phrase "in all things" underscores the comprehensive nature of God's provision. The Greek word "pas" is used here, meaning "all" or "every." This indicates that there is no aspect of life where God's grace is insufficient. For the early Christians, this would have been a reminder that God's provision covers every area of their lives, whether spiritual, physical, or emotional.

at all times
This phrase highlights the constancy and reliability of God's provision. The Greek "pantote" means "always" or "at all times." This assurance would have been particularly meaningful in a historical context where believers faced uncertainty and instability. It reinforces the idea that God's grace is not sporadic but is consistently available to His people.

having all that you need
The Greek word for "need" is "autarkeia," which implies sufficiency or contentment. This phrase assures believers that God will provide everything necessary for their well-being and service. In the historical context of the Corinthian church, this would have been a call to trust in God's provision rather than relying on their own resources or the wealth of the world.

you will abound in every good work
The word "abound" here is again "perisseuo," indicating an overflow. The phrase "every good work" suggests that the purpose of God's abundant grace is to equip believers for service. In the scriptural context, this is a call to action, encouraging believers to use the grace they have received to perform good works. Historically, this would have been a powerful motivator for the Corinthian church to engage in acts of charity and service, reflecting the love and generosity of God to the world around them.

(8) God is able to make all grace abound toward you.--The word "grace" must be taken with somewhat of the same latitude as in 2Corinthians 8:6-7; 2Corinthians 8:19, including every form of bounty, as well as "grace," in its restricted theological sense: the means of giving, as well as cheerfulness in the act. He will bless the increase of those who give cheerfully, that they may have, not indeed the superfluity which ministers to selfish luxury, but the sufficiency with which all true disciples ought to be content. In the word "sufficiency," which occurs only here and in 1Timothy 6:6 ("godliness with contentment"), we have another instance of St. Paul's accurate use of the terminology of Greek ethical writers. To be independent, self-sufficing, was with them the crown of the perfect life; and Aristotle vindicates that quality for happiness as he defines it, as consisting in the activity of the intellect, and thus distinguished from wealth and pleasure, and the other accidents of life which men constantly mistook for it (Eth. Nicom. x., c. 7). At the time when St. Paul wrote it was constantly on the lips of Stoics. (Comp. the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, iii. c. 11.)

Verse 8. - To make all grace abound toward you. God can give you such abundant gifts that you will not feel the loss of a generous contribution to his service. Sufficiency. The word autarkeia (1 Timothy 6:6) in the Stoic philosophy was used for the perfect independence which enabled a man to stand alone. The term is here softened and Christianized to express the contentment which arises from the full supply of all our needs by God. The affirmations of the original are as emphatic as language can make them. They express that the man who places all his trust upon God will be "perfect and entire, lacking nothing" (Philippians 4:11, 19).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

God
Θεὸς (Theos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

[is] able
δυνατεῖ (dynatei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1414: To be powerful, have power, be able, be mighty. From dunatos; to be efficient.

{to make} all
πᾶσαν (pasan)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

grace
χάριν (charin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.

abound
περισσεῦσαι (perisseusai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 4052: From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

you,
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

so that
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

all things,
παντὶ (panti)
Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

at all times,
πάντοτε (pantote)
Adverb
Strong's 3842: Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.

having
ἔχοντες (echontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

all that
πᾶσαν (pasan)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

you need,
αὐτάρκειαν (autarkeian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 841: Self-sufficiency, independence, contentment. From autarkes; self-satisfaction, i.e. contentedness, or a competence.

you will abound
περισσεύητε (perisseuēte)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4052: From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.

in
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

every
πᾶν (pan)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

good
ἀγαθόν (agathon)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 18: A primary word; 'good'.

work.
ἔργον (ergon)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.


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