2 Corinthians 9:12

because the administration of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints, but also abounds in many thanksgivings to God;

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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

11that you may be enriched in every thing, for all liberality which produces through us thanksgiving to God;

13(since through the proof which this service gives, they glorify God for your acknowledged subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution for them, and for all;)

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4beseeching us, with much entreaty, that they might give, and take part in the ministering to the saints;

2 Corinthians 9:1For of the relief which is for the saints, it is needless for me to write to you.

Philippians 4:18But I have all, and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus your gifts, a sweet odor, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

James 2:14What profit is there, my brethren, if any one say he has faith, and have not works? Can 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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