2 Corinthians 9:12

For the service rendered in this sacred gift not only helps to relieve the wants of God's people, but it is also rich in its results and awakens a chorus of thanksgiving to God.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

11May you be abundantly enriched so as to show all liberality, such as through our instrumentality brings thanksgiving to God.

13For, by the practical proof of it which you exhibit in this service, you cause God to be extolled for your fidelity to your professed adherence to the Good News of the Christ, and for the liberality of your contributions for them and for all who are in need,

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4With earnest entreaty they begged from us the favour of being allowed to share in the service now being rendered to God's people.

2 Corinthians 9:1As to the services which are being rendered to God's people, it is really unnecessary for me to write to you.

Philippians 4:18I have enough of everything--and more than enough. My wants are fully satisfied now that I have received from the hands of Epaphroditus the generous gifts which you sent me--they are a fragrant odor, an acceptable sacrifice, truly pleasing to God.

James 2:14What good is it, my brethren, if a man professes to have faith, and yet his actions do not correspond? 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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