Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on 2 Corinthians 9:8
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2 Corinthians9:8
8. all grace--even in external goods, and even while ye bestow on others [Bengel].
that--"in order that." God's gifts are bestowed on us, not that we may have them to ourselves, but that we may the more "abound in good works" to others.
sufficiency--so as not to need the help of others, having yourselves from God "bread for your food" (2Co 9:10).
in all things--Greek, "in everything."
every good work--of charity to others, which will be "your seed sown" (2Co 9:10).
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