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# the grace of our Lord
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In this context, the word "grace" emphasizes the generosity with which Jesus had blessed the Corinthians.
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# Even though he was rich, for your sakes he became poor
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Paul speaks of Jesus before his incarnation as being rich, and of his becoming human as becoming poor. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# through his poverty you might become rich
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Paul speaks of the Corinthians becoming spiritually rich as a result of Jesus becoming human. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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