2 Corinthians 9:12

For the ministration of this charitable service not only abundantly supplies the deficiencies of the saints, but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God;

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 in every thing enriched unto all liberality, which causeth by us thanksgiving to God.

13(while by the evidence of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberality towards them, and towards all men;)

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4with much entreaty praying us that we would receive the gift, and undertake the communication of the contribution for the saints.

2 Corinthians 9:1NOW concerning the contribution for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto you.

Philippians 4:18But I have now all things, and abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus your bounty, an odour of sweet smell, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.

James 2:14What is the advantage, my brethren, if a man profess to have faith, but hath not 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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