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2 Corinthians 9

2 Cor. 9:9 KJV (With Strong’s)

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kathos (Greek #2531)
just (or inasmuch) as, that
KJV usage: according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
Pronounce: kath-oce'
Origin: from 2596 and 5613
it is written
grapho (Greek #1125)
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
KJV usage: describe, write(-ing, -ten).
Pronounce: graf'-o
Origin: a primary verb
y, He hath dispersed abroad
skorpizo (Greek #4650)
to dissipate, i.e. (figuratively) put to flight, waste, be liberal
KJV usage: disperse abroad, scatter (abroad).
Pronounce: skor-pid'-zo
Origin: apparently from the same as 4651 (through the idea of penetrating)
; he hath given
didomi (Greek #1325)
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
KJV usage: adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
Pronounce: did'-o-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses)
to the poor
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
penes (Greek #3993)
starving, i.e. indigent
KJV usage: poor. Compare 4434.
Pronounce: pen'-ace
Origin: from a primary πένω (to toil for daily subsistence)
: his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
righteousness
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
dikaiosune (Greek #1343)
equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
KJV usage: righteousness.
Pronounce: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
Origin: from 1342
remaineth
meno (Greek #3306)
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
KJV usage: abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), X thine own.
Pronounce: men'-o
Origin: a primary verb
for
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
ever
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
aion (Greek #165)
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
KJV usage: age, course, eternal, (for) ever(-more), (n-)ever, (beginning of the , while the) world (began, without end). Compare 5550.
Pronounce: ahee-ohn'
Origin: from the same as 104
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Psa. 112:9• 9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor. (Psa. 112:9)

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Righteousness,
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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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He hath dispersed.
Psa. 112:9• 9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor. (Psa. 112:9)
his.
Psa. 112:3• 3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. (Psa. 112:3)
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Prov. 8:18• 18Riches and honor are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. (Prov. 8:18)
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Prov. 21:21• 21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honor. (Prov. 21:21)
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Isa. 51:8• 8For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool: but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation. (Isa. 51:8)
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1 Cor. 13:13• 13And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. (1 Cor. 13:13)
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Gal. 5:5‑6• 5For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
 6For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. (Gal. 5:5‑6)
• true righteousness, far from being hard, dispenses with liberal hand from that which grace supplies abundantly. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 9:8-15” by W. Kelly)
• Righteousness means consistency with relationship; and what can be more consistent than generous remembrance of want in others, especially in the household of faith, on the part of those who own that all is of grace in their own case? (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 9:8-15” by W. Kelly)
• Paul quotes Psalm 112:9...“Forever,” in the Old Testament, means for as long as time shall run; it does not take in eternity. Hence, the Lord will reward such acts of kindness (“righteousnesses” – Rev. 19:8), and they will be carried forward into the Millennial kingdom. (“The Principles in Giving: 2 Corinthians 8:10-15 and Chapter 9” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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according as it is writtenf, He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his righteousness remains for ever.

JND Translation Notes

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See Ps. 112.9.

W. Kelly Translation

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as it is written, He scattered, he gave to the poor: his righteousnessa remaineth forever.

WK Translation Notes

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There is no need of altering the force of "righteousness" here or elsewhere. It does not mean "benevolence" but comprehends it. Righteousness means consistency with relationship; and what can be more consistent than generous remembrance of want in others.