2 Corinthians 9:12

for the ministration of this service not only supplieth the wants of the saints, but also overfloweth through many thanksgivings to God;

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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

11while ye are enriched in everything to all liberality, which worketh out through us thanksgiving to God;

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

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4begging of us with much entreaty the favor of sharing in the ministration 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 from Epaphroditus what was sent from you, a sweet odor, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

James 2:14What doth it profit, my brethren, if any one say that he hath faith, and have not works? Can his 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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