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 He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness; 11you will be enriched in everything for all liberality, which through us is producing thanksgiving to God. 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. 13Because of the proof given by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all, 14while they also, by prayer on your behalf, yearn 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

• For the ministryδιακονίαdiakonia · serviceG1248
• of thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• serviceλειτουργίαleitourgia · ministryG3009
• is not onlyμόνονmonon · onlyG3440
• fullyπροσαναπληρόωprosanaplēroō · to supplyG4322
• the needsὑστέρημαhusterēma · deficiencyG5303
• saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40
• but is alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• overflowingπερισσεύωperisseuō · to exceedG4052
• throughδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• manyπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
• thanksgivingsεὐχαριστίαeucharistia · thankfulnessG2169
• to Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 9:12

• 2 Corinthians 9:1For it is superfluous for me to write to you about this ministry to the saints;
• 2 Corinthians 8:4begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the support of the saints,
• 2 Corinthians 8:14at this present time your abundance will serve as assistance for their need, so that their abundance also may serve as assistance for your need, so that there may be equality;
• Philippians 2:25But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my need,
• Philippians 4:18But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
• Philemon 1:4I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,
• James 2:14What use is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him?
• 1 John 3:17But whoever has worldly goods and sees his brother or sister in need, and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God remain 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