Berean Standard Bible
“As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.””
Paul is encouraging the Corinthians to complete a generous collection for believers in Jerusalem who are in need. He urges cheerful, not reluctant, giving and assures them God can supply all they need.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
World English Bible (WEB)
As it is written, “He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor. His righteousness remains forever.”
King James Version (KJV)
(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
American Standard Version (ASV)
as it is written, He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth for ever.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
As it is said in the Writings, He has sent out far and wide, he has given to the poor; his righteousness is for ever.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
(according as it has been written, 'He dispersed abroad, he gave to the poor, his righteousness does remain to the age,')
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Como está escrito: Derramó, dió á los pobres; su justicia permanece para siempre.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Como está escrito: «El que da generosamente a los pobres hace que su justicia permanezca para siempre».
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