2 Corinthians 9:12

2 Corinthians 9:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
• New International Version (NIV)This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God,

Context of 2 Corinthians 9:12

10Now the one who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will also provide and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13Because of the proof provided by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone. 14And as they pray on your behalf, they will have deep affection for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you.

2 Corinthians 9:12 word by word

ὅτι ἡ διακονία τῆς λειτουργίας ταύτης οὐ μόνον ἐστὶν προσαναπληροῦσα τὰ ὑστερήματα τῶν ἁγίων ἀλλὰ καὶ περισσεύουσα διὰ πολλῶν εὐχαριστιῶν τῷ θεῷ·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Forὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
• the administrationδιακονίαdiakonia · serviceG1248
• of thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• serviceλειτουργίαleitourgia · ministryG3009
• notοὐou · noG3756
• onlyμόνονmonon · onlyG3440
• suppliethπροσαναπληρόωprosanaplēroō · to supplyG4322
• the wantὑστέρημαhusterēma · deficiencyG5303
• of the saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• abundantπερισσεύωperisseuō · to exceedG4052
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• manyπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
• thanksgivingsεὐχαριστίαeucharistia · thankfulnessG2169
• unto Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 9:12

• 2 Corinthians 9:1Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.
• 2 Corinthians 8:4they begged us earnestly for the privilege of sharing in the ministry to the saints,
• 2 Corinthians 8:14At the present time your surplus is available for their need, so that their abundance may in turn meet your need, in order that there may be equality.
• Philippians 2:25But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus — my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need —
• Philippians 4:18But I have received everything in full, and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you provided — a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
• Philemon 1:4I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers,
• James 2:14What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Can such faith save him?
• 1 John 3:17If anyone has this world’s goods and sees a fellow believer in need but withholds compassion from him — how does God’s love reside in him?

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 9:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12For the administration of this service - The poor are relieved, see the hand of God in this relief, and give God the glory of his grace.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12For the administration of this service - The distribution of this proof of your liberality. The word “service” here, says Doddridge, intimates that this was to be regarded not merely as an act of humanity, but religion. The want of the saints - Of the poor Christians in Judea on whose behalf it was contributed. But is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God - Will abound unto God in producing thanksgivings. The result will be that it will produce…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-15Verses 6-15 Money bestowed in charity, may to the carnal mind seem thrown away, but when given from proper principles, it is seed sown, from which a valuable increase may be expected. It should be given carefully. Works of charity, like other good works, should be done with thought and design. Due thought, as to our circumstances, and those we are about to relieve, will direct our gifts for charitable uses. Help should be given freely, be it more or less…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-14God would match the Corinthians' generosity (9:10–11). Their generosity would help Jewish Christians (9:12), honor God (9:13), and show believers in Jerusalem that their non-Jewish brothers and sisters were true believers (9:13). This would lead to Jewish believers praying for and caring about the non-Jewish believers (9:14). Paul imagined a united, worldwide Christian church made up of both Jewish and non-Jewish believers, all united in Christ Jesus…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. Greek, "The ministration of this public service (on your part) is not only still further supplying the wants of the saints (besides the supplies from other quarters), but is abounding also (namely, in respect to relieving the necessities of others in poverty) through many thanksgivings to God."Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 9:12

• Beneficence
• Liberality

In the dictionaries

• God
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Administration
• Alms
• Boast
• Philippians, Epistle to
• Thanks
• Administer; Administration
• Church
• Church Government

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings