2 Corinthians 6:10; As Poor, Yet Making Many Rich

2 Corinthians 6:10 As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

As far as this world’s goods, the material things of this world, the Apostle Paul was considered a poor man. He testified in Philippians 3:8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 

His value system was a heavenly one. He explained this in 1 Timothy 6:7-10 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

How did he make many rich? He speaks about being rich in God. This is explained well in God’s Word to the rich man who decided to pull down his barns and build a bigger one – Luke 12:20-21 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. The Apostle Paul enriched many through His ministry when he taught these heavenly values that last forever. Amen.