2 Corinthians 9:12

For the ministration of this service not only supplieth the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also, through many thanksgivings, to the glory of God.

1770 John Worsley 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

11being in every thing enriched to all liberality, which produceth through us thanksgiving to God.

13(While from the experience of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the gospel of Christ, and the liberality of your communication to them, and to all men.)

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:4intreating us with much importunity, that we would convey the gift, and so take upon us a part of the ministration to the saints.

2 Corinthians 9:1Now concerning the relief intended for the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:

Philippians 4:18And indeed I have it all, and now abound: I am fully supplied, having received of Epaphroditus the things sent by you, a fragrant odor, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

James 2:14What is the advantage, my brethren, if any one say that he has faith, and he hath not works, can faith alone 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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