Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As it is written: “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.” New Living Translation As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.” English Standard Version As it is written, “He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” Berean Standard Bible As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” Berean Literal Bible As it has been written: "He has scattered abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness abides to the age." King James Bible (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. New King James Version As it is written: “He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” New American Standard Bible as it is written: “HE SCATTERED ABROAD, HE GAVE TO THE POOR, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ENDURES FOREVER.” NASB 1995 as it is written, “HE SCATTERED ABROAD, HE GAVE TO THE POOR, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ENDURES FOREVER.” NASB 1977 as it is written, “HE SCATTERED ABROAD, HE GAVE TO THE POOR, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ABIDES FOREVER.” Legacy Standard Bible as it is written, “HE SCATTERED ABROAD, HE GAVE TO THE NEEDY, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS STANDS FOREVER.” Amplified Bible As it is written and forever remains written, “HE [the benevolent and generous person] SCATTERED ABROAD, HE GAVE TO THE POOR, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ENDURES FOREVER!” Christian Standard Bible As it is written: He distributed freely; he gave to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. Holman Christian Standard Bible As it is written: He scattered; He gave to the poor; His righteousness endures forever. American Standard Version as it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for ever. Contemporary English Version The Scriptures say, "God freely gives his gifts to the poor, and always does right." English Revised Version as it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for ever. GOD'S WORD® Translation Scripture says, "The righteous person gives freely to the poor. His righteousness continues forever." Good News Translation As the scripture says, "He gives generously to the needy; his kindness lasts forever." International Standard Version As it is written, "He scatters everywhere and gives to the poor; his righteousness lasts forever." Majority Standard Bible As it is written: ?He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.? NET Bible Just as it is written, "He has scattered widely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness remains forever." New Heart English Bible As it is written, "He has scattered, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever." Webster's Bible Translation (As it is written, He hath dispersed; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. Weymouth New Testament As it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his almsgiving remains for ever." World English Bible As it is written, “He has scattered abroad. He has given to the poor. His righteousness remains forever.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionaccording as it has been written: “He dispersed abroad, He gave to the poor, His righteousness remains throughout the age,” Berean Literal Bible As it has been written: "He has scattered abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness abides to the age." Young's Literal Translation (according as it hath been written, 'He dispersed abroad, he gave to the poor, his righteousness doth remain to the age,') Smith's Literal Translation (As has been written, He scattered; he gave to the poor: his justice remains forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs it is written: He hath dispersed abroad, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version just as it was written: “He has distributed widely, he has given to the poor; his justice remains from age to age.” New American Bible As it is written: “He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” New Revised Standard Version As it is written, “He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAs it is written, He has distributed liberally; and given to the poor; and his righteousness endures for ever. Aramaic Bible in Plain English According to what is written: “He has dispersed and he has given to the poor, and his righteousness stands for eternity.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentas it is written: He has scattered abroad; he has given to the poor; his righteousness remains forever. Godbey New Testament He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor; his righteousness abides forever. Haweis New Testament as it is written, ?He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness abideth for ever.? Mace New Testament as it is written, " he hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his liberality remaineth for ever." Weymouth New Testament As it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his almsgiving remains for ever." Worrell New Testament as it has been written, "He scattered abroad, he gave to the poor; his righteousness abides forever." Worsley New Testament (as it is written, "He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness continueth for ever." Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context 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.” 10Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.… Cross References Psalm 112:9 He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor. Proverbs 11:24-25 One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. / A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. 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.” Matthew 6:3-4 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, / so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Acts 20:35 In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Galatians 6:9-10 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. Philippians 4:17-19 Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. / I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. / And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 6:18-19 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. James 2:15-16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? 1 John 3:17-18 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. Isaiah 32:8 But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes. Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Deuteronomy 15:10-11 Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand. / For there will never cease to be poor in the land; that is why I am commanding you to open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land. Psalm 37:21 The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving. Treasury of Scripture (As it is written, He has dispersed abroad; he has given to the poor: his righteousness remains for ever. He hath dispersed. Psalm 112:9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. his. Psalm 112:3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. Proverbs 8:18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. Proverbs 21:21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. Jump to Previous Abideth Abroad Age Almsgiving Dispersed Endures Far Forever Gifts Gives Poor Righteousness Scattered Scatters Wide Writings WrittenJump to Next Abideth Abroad Age Almsgiving Dispersed Endures Far Forever Gifts Gives Poor Righteousness Scattered Scatters Wide Writings Written2 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. As it is written This phrase is a common introductory formula used by Paul to reference the Old Testament Scriptures, indicating the authority and continuity of God's Word. It underscores the importance of Scripture as the foundation for Christian teaching and living. The phrase suggests that what follows is not a new concept but one deeply rooted in the Jewish tradition and God's eternal plan. He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor His righteousness endures forever "Good deeds never die. Greek Asκαθὼς (kathōs) Adverb Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. it is written: γέγραπται (gegraptai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. “He has scattered abroad Ἐσκόρπισεν (Eskorpisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4650: Apparently from the same as skorpios; to dissipate, i.e. put to flight, waste, be liberal. His gifts ἔδωκεν (edōken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. poor; πένησιν (penēsin) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3993: One who works for his living; a laborer, poor man. From a primary peno; starving, i.e. Indigent. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. righteousness δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosynē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1343: From dikaios; equity; specially justification. endures μένει (menei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3306: To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. forever.” εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. 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