2 Corinthians 9:12

For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through much giving of thanks to God,

World English 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

11you being enriched in everything for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.

13seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all,

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.

2 Corinthians 9:1It is indeed unnecessary for me to write to you concerning the service to the saints,

Philippians 4:18But I have all things and abound. I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable and well-pleasing sacrifice to God.

James 2:14What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can 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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