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God Provides for Givers
Commentators universally see this verse as a direct promise to combat the fear that giving leads to poverty. God actively replenishes the resources of a cheerful giver, not for personal luxury, but to enable continued generosity. As multiple scholars note, this creates a divine cycle: God provides so that we can give, and our giving opens the door for His continued provision.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 9:8
18th Century
Theologian
And God is able, etc. Do not suppose that by giving liberally you will be impoverished and reduced to want. You should rather trust in God…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 9:8
Is able (δυνατε). Late verb, not found except here; 13:3; Romans 14:4. So far a Pauline word made from δυνατος, able.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 9:8
19th Century
Bishop
God is able to make all grace abound toward you.—The word “grace” must be taken with somewhat of the same latitude as in [Reference 2 Cori…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 9:8
God shows his approval of the cheerful giver (v.7b) in his provision of spiritual grace and material prosperity (“all grace”) that enable this pers…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 9:8
16th Century
Theologian
And God is able: again, he provides against the base thought which our unbelief constantly suggests to us: “What! Will you not rather have…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 9:8
17th Century
Pastor
And God is able to make all grace abound towards you
By "all grace" is meant, not the love and favour of God, the so…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 9:6–15
17th Century
Minister
Money given in charity may seem to the carnal mind to be thrown away, but when given from proper principles, it is seed sown, from which a valuable…