2 Corinthians 9:12

Because the administration of this office doth not only supply the want of the saints, but aboundeth also by many thanksgivings in the Lord,

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 being enriched in all things, you may abound unto all simplicity, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God.

13By the proof of this ministry, glorifying God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the simplicity of your communicating unto them, and unto all.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4With much entreaty begging of us the grace and communication of the ministry that is done toward the saints.

2 Corinthians 9:1For concerning the ministry that is done towards the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto you.

Philippians 4:18But I have all, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things you sent, an odour of sweetness, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

James 2:14What shall it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but hath not works? Shall 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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