2 Corinthians 9:12

“For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 9:12

For the administration of this seruice, not onely supplieth the want of the Saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgiuings vnto God,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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;
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

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;
- Darby Bible

For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings to God;
- Webster's Bible

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 Bible

For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through many givings of thanks to God;
- World English Bible

For the mynystrie of this office not oneli fillith tho thingis that failen to holi men, but also multiplieth many thankyngis to God,
- Wycliffe Bible

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

Bible Commentary for 2 Corinthians 9:12

Wesley's Notes for 2 Corinthians 9:12


9:10 And he who supplieth seed - Opportunity and ability to help others. And bread - All things needful for your own souls and bodies. Will continually supply you with that seed, yea, multiply it to you more and more. And increase the fruits of your righteousness - The happy effects of your love to God and man. #Isa 55:10|

9:11 Which worketh by us thanksgiving to God - Both from us who distribute, and them who receive, your bounty.

9:13 Your avowed subjection - Openly testified by your actions. To all men - Who stand in need of it.



People's Bible Notes for 2 Corinthians 9:12


2Co 9:12 For the administration of this service. Two things result from the bountiful giving. (1) The wants of the saints are supplied. (2) Their thanksgiving for the relief glorifies God.

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