2 Corinthians 9:12 “For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the sa…”

2 Corinthians 9:12

For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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;

World English Bible

For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through much giving of thanks to God,

American Standard Version

For the ministration of this service not only filleth up the measure of the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also through many thanksgivings unto God;

Geneva Bible 1599

For the ministration of this seruice not onely supplieth the necessities of the Saintes, but also aboundantly causeth many to giue thankes to God,

Darby Translation

Because the ministration of this service is not only filling up the measure of what is lacking to the saints, but also abounding by many thanksgivings to God;

Young's Literal Translation

because the ministration of this service not only is supplying the wants of the saints, but is also abounding through many thanksgivings to God,

Bible in Basic English

For this work of giving not only takes care of the needs of the saints, but is the cause of much praise to God;

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Cross references

“the administration”

2 Corinthians 8:4 2 Corinthians 9:1

2 Corinthians 8:4 · BSB

they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

2 Corinthians 9:1 · BSB

Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.

“only”

Philemon 1:4–7 Philippians 2:25 James 2:14–16 1 John 3:17 2 Corinthians 8:14 2 Corinthians 8:15

Philemon 1:4–7 · BSB

I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,

Philippians 2:25 · BSB

But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.

James 2:14–16 · BSB

What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?

1 John 3:17 · BSB

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

2 Corinthians 8:14 · BSB

At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality.

2 Corinthians 8:15 · BSB

As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”

Also

2 Corinthians 1:11

2 Corinthians 1:11 · BSB

as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God.

13Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.

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