2 Corinthians 9:12

For the performance of this ministration, not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is also rich in many thanksgivings to God.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

11so that in every thing, ye may be enriched unto all liberality, to the completion of our thanksgiving to God.

13For on account of the test of this ministration, we glorify God, that ye do subject yourselves to the profession of the gospel of the Messiah, and that in your liberality, ye communicate with them and with all men:

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4they besought us, with much entreaty, that they might participate in the beneficence of the ministration to the saints.

2 Corinthians 9:1And concerning the ministration by the saints, it would be superfluous for me to write to you:

Philippians 4:18I have now received all, and I abound, and am full: and I accepted all that ye sent to me by Epaphroditus, a sweet odor, and an acceptable sacrifice that pleaseth God.

James 2:14What is the use, my brethren, if a man say, I have faith; and he hath no works? can his faith vivify 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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