2 Corinthians 9:12

For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

Majority Standard Bible

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

11May you be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, so that through us your generosity may produce thanksgiving to God.

13Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

2 Corinthians 9:1Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.

Philippians 4:18I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

James 2:14What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such 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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