2 Corinthians 9:12

Because the ministry of this free-will offering is not only supplying the deficiencies of the saints, but also superabounding through much thanksgiving to God;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

11in every thing being enriched in all purity, which works out through us thanksgiving to God.

13through the approval of this ministry, glorifying God in the submission of your testimony to the gospel of Christ, and the purity of your fellowship unto them and unto all;

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4with much exhortation praying our favor and the fellowship of the ministry which is to the saints:

2 Corinthians 9:1For indeed concerning the ministry which is to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you.

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

James 2:14But what is it profitable, my brethren, if one may say he has faith, but has not works? whether is faith 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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