2 Corinthians 9:12

Because the ministration of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints, but also abounds through many thanksgivings to God;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 to all liberality, which works through us thanksgiving to God.

13while by the proof of this ministration they glorify God for the obedience to your profession of the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of the contribution to them, and to all;

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4with much entreaty beseeching of us the grace, and the participation in the ministering to the saints;

2 Corinthians 9:1FOR concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you.

Philippians 4:18But I have all, and abound; I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things sent from you, an odor of sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.

James 2:14What does it profit, my brethren, if any one say that he has faith, and have not 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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