2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor… I. LET US CONSIDER THE ORIGINAL CONDITION OF THE PERSON HERE MENTIONED. "He was rich." II. HOW THIS ILLUSTRIOUS PERSON ACCOMPLISHED THE PLAN OF OUR REDEMPTION. "He became poor." III. TO CONSIDER THE PERSONS FOR WHOM THESE SUFFERINGS WERE ENDURED. "For your sakes He became poor." IV. THE BENEFITS WHICH FLOW THROUGH THE HUMILIATION OF CHRIST. 1. The view which has been taken of Divine grace should awaken your gratitude. 2. The view taken of Divine grace is calculated to beget your confidence. 3. The view taken of Divine grace should constrain you to the diligent use of all the appointed means of grace and salvation. (W. Thornton.) Parallel Verses KJV: For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. |
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