2 Corinthians 9:9

As it is written,.... In Psa 112:9 where it is said of the good and righteous man,

he hath dispersed "his riches", his substance, as the Chaldee paraphrase adds by way of explanation; not in a…

As it is written - Psa 112:9. The idea is, “in this way will the saying in the Scriptures be verified, or the promise confirmed.” The psalmist is describing the character of the righteous man. One of…

He hath dispersed abroad - Here is still the allusion to the sower. He sows much; not at home merely, or among those with whom he is acquainted, but abroad - among the strangers, whether of his own or…

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I. Proper directions to be observed about the right and acceptable manner of bestowing charity; and it is of great concernment that we not only do what is required, but do it as is…

as it is written In Psa 112:9.

the poor The word here is the usual one in Classical Greek. See notes on ch. 2Co 8:9.

his righteousness remaineth for ever As this passage is simply quoted from the O.…