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"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."

— 2 Corinthians 9:8, NET Bible

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KJV
“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:”
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ASV
“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: ”
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WEB
“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.”
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DRB
“And God is able to make all grace abound in you: that ye always, having all sufficiently in all things, may abound to every good work,”
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BBE
“And God is able to give you all grace in full measure; so that ever having enough of all things, you may be full of every good work:”
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KJVA
“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:”
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2 Corinthians 9 — Context

Therefore I thought it necessary to urge these brothers to go to you in advance and to arrange ahead of time the generous contribution you had promised, so this may be ready as a generous gift and not as something you feel forced to do.

My point is this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously.

Each one of you should give just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver.

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.

Just as it is written,“He has scattered widely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness remains forever.”

Now God who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your supply of seed and will cause the harvest of your righteousness to grow.

You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous on every occasion, which is producing through us thanksgiving to God,

2 Corinthians 9:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 9:8 say?

2 Corinthians 9:8 in the NET Bible reads: “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.”

Where is 2 Corinthians 9:8 in the Bible?

2 Corinthians 9:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 9, verse 8.

Who wrote 2 Corinthians?

2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.

What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?

Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.

What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?

2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 9:8.

What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 9:8 in?

2 Corinthians 9:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 9:8?

2 Corinthians 9:8 reads (NET): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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