2 Corinthians 9:9

Updated: June 3, 2025
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As it is written, “He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor. His righteousness remains forever.”
World English Bible (WEB)
(As{G2531} it is written{G1125}{(G5769)}, He hath dispersed abroad{G4650}{(G5656)}; he hath given{G1325}{(G5656)} to the poor{G3993}: his{G846} righteousness{G1343} remaineth{G3306}{(G5719)} for{G1519} ever{G165}.
KJV with Strongs
As it's written, "HE SCATTERED ABROAD, HE GAVE TO THE POOR, HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS REMAINS INTO THE AGE."
The F.O.G
[9] As the ancient scripture declares about the righteous person: "They scatter their gifts freely to the poor; their righteousness endures forever." יהוה remembers and rewards such generosity!
The F.O.G Paraphrase
(according as it hath been written, ‘He dispersed abroad, he gave to the poor, his righteousness doth remain to the age,’)
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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