2 Corinthians 9:12

Because the ministry of this contribution not only supplies the needs of the saints, but also overflows in many a thanksgiving to God.

Montgomery 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

11You yourselves will be enriched with all good things, that you may give ungrudgingly; and your gifts, of which I am the agent, will make men give thanks to God.

13For this ministration proves you. On account of it men glorify God for your faithfulness to your professions of the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your gifts to them and to all.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4With earnest entreaty they craved of me the privilege of a share in ministering to the saints in Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 9:1It is indeed unnecessary for me to write you in regard to the ministration to the saints at Jerusalem,

Philippians 4:18But I give you a receipt in full for all things abound. I am amply supplied with what you sent by Epaphroditus - an odor of sweet fragrance, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.

James 2:14My brothers, what good is it if any one says that he has faith, if he 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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