2 Corinthians 9:12

Because the service of this ministry is not only supplying the needs of the sanctified, but also abounding through many thanksgivings to God

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

In Context

11being enriched in everything for every generosity, which works gratitude to God through us.

13through the evidence of this service, glorifying God at the subjection of your confession toward the good-news of the Christ, and at the generosity of the participation, for them and for all,

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4with much exhortation, begging of us the favor, even the fellowship of service for the sanctified.

2 Corinthians 9:1For indeed it is superfluous for me to write to you about the service for the sanctified.

Philippians 4:18But I receive all things, and I abound. I have been filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things from you, an aroma of fragrance, an acceptable sacrifice well-pleasing to God.

James 2:14What is the benefit, my brothers, if some man should say to have faith, but has no works? Can the faith save him?

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 9:7-15

Charity Urged. ( a. d. 57.) 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 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: 9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his… Read the whole commentary →

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