2 Corinthians 9:12

For the ministration of this office not only supplies whatever the saints need, but also abounds through many thanksgivings in the Lord.

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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

11So then, having been enriched in all things, you may abound in all simplicity, which works thanksgiving to God through us.

13And so, through the evidence of this ministry, you glorify God by the obedience of your confession in the Gospel of Christ, and by the simplicity of your communion with them and with everyone,

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4For they were begging us, with great exhortation, for the grace and the communication of the ministry that is with the saints.

2 Corinthians 9:1Now, concerning the ministry that is done toward the saints, it is not necessary for me to write to you.

Philippians 4:18But I have everything in abundance. I have been filled up, having received from Epaphroditus the things that you sent; this is an odor of sweetness, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

James 2:14My brothers, what benefit is there if someone claims to have faith, but he does not have works? How would faith be able to 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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