2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

Cross-references

2 Corinthians 9:11 directly follows and expands: enrichment leads to generosity, which produces thanksgiving — the logical outcome of God's grace in 9:8.

2 Corinthians 8:2 provides an example: Macedonians in extreme poverty overflowed with generosity, showing God's grace enabling abundance in good works.

Acts 9:36 Parallel

Acts 9:36 shows Tabitha/Dorcas as a living example of someone 'full of good works' — the very outcome God's grace enables in 2 Cor 9:8.

Titus 2:14 Parallel

Titus 2:14 states Christ purified a people 'zealous for good works' — showing that the good works in 2 Cor 9:8 are the very purpose of redemption.

2 Tim 3:17 teaches Scripture equips believers 'for every good work' — revealing the instrument alongside grace that enables what 2 Cor 9:8 promises.

2 Thess 2:17 is a prayer for believers to be 'established in every good work' — the same outcome God's abundant grace secures in 2 Cor 9:8.

Col 1:10 uses the same phrase 'every good work' in the context of walking worthy of the Lord — showing the same call to fruitfulness Paul connects to God's provision.

Eph 2:10 grounds good works in God's prior workmanship and preparation — revealing the theological basis for why God makes grace abound in 2 Cor 9:8.

1 Cor 15:58 urges believers to be 'always abounding in the work of the Lord' — directly echoing the same 'abound in every good work' promise from 2 Cor 9:8.

Titus 3:8 Parallel

Titus 3:8 urges believers to 'devote themselves to good works' — the same devoted lifestyle that 2 Cor 9:8 says God's grace makes possible.

Titus 3:14 Parallel

Titus 3:14 again calls believers to 'devote themselves to good works' to meet urgent needs — the specific charitable outcome of abounding in good works from 2 Cor 9:8.

1 Chronicles 29:12-14 acknowledges God as the source of all wealth and the ability to give willingly — a strong OT parallel to God making all grace abound for generosity.

Mark 10:30 Related theme

In Mark 10:30, Jesus promises a hundredfold reward now and eternal life — echoing God's abundant provision for those who sacrifice for Him.

John 6:13 Parallel

In John 6:13, twelve baskets of leftovers demonstrate God's overabundant provision — a tangible picture of having all sufficiency to abound in giving.

Romans 4:21 Related theme

Romans 4:21 echoes God's ability to perform what He promises, reinforcing the theme that God is powerful to provide all sufficiency.

Matthew 7:11 Related theme

In Matthew 7:11, God gives good gifts to His children, reinforcing the truth that God is able to provide abundantly for every need.

Philippians 4:19 promises God supplies all needs according to His riches, directly paralleling the 'all sufficiency' promised here.

Hebrews 13:21 says God equips believers for every good work — the same result as the 'abound to every good work' here.

In Matthew 14:16, Jesus commands the disciples to give despite limited resources, illustrating reliance on God's power to provide for good works.

Deuteronomy 15:10 Historical context

Deut 15:10 promises God's blessing on those who give generously without a grudging heart — the OT principle behind the grace-giving logic Paul unfolds in 2 Cor 9:8.

Malachi 3:10 promises a poured-out blessing for faithful tithing — similar covenant promise of God's provision for those who give.

Philippians 4:18 shows Paul's gratitude for gifts, demonstrating that generous giving pleases God and meets needs — a real-life example of 2 Cor 9:8's principle.

Proverbs 11:24 states that giving freely leads to gain — illustrating the principle of abundance Paul promises for generous givers.

Romans 15:13 uses similar language of 'abounding' — there in hope and joy, here in good works — both from God's provision.

1 Peter 4:10 calls believers to use gifts to serve others as stewards of God's grace — echoing the purpose of abounding in good works from 2 Cor 9:8.

Haggai 2:8 Related theme

Haggai 2:8 declares all silver and gold belong to God, affirming He is the source of the abundance that enables generosity in 2 Cor 9:8.

Proverbs 28:27 reinforces the promise: giving to the poor leads to sufficiency, not lack — a wisdom parallel to God's provision for abundant giving.

Psalm 84:11 Related theme

Psalm 84:11 promises God withholds no good thing from the blameless — reinforcing His ability to bless abundantly as stated here.

1 Chronicles 29:9 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 29:9, willing and joyful giving shows the kind of generosity that God's grace enables believers to abound in.