Tree of Life Version
2 Corinthians 4:15
15For all things are for your sakes, so that the grace that is spreading through more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow—to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 4:15 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
- New International Version (NIV)All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.
- English Standard Version (ESV)For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.
Context of 2 Corinthians 4:15
13But we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed, and therefore I spoke.” So we also believe, and therefore we also speak, 14knowing that the One who raised the Lord Yeshua will raise us also with Yeshua, and will bring us with you into His presence. For all things are for your sakes, so that the grace that is spreading through more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow—to the glory of God. 16Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day. 17For our trouble, light and momentary, is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,
Read all of 2 Corinthians 42 Corinthians 4:15 word by word
τὰ γὰρ πάντα δι᾽ ὑμᾶς, ἵνα ἡ χάρις πλεονάσασα διὰ τῶν πλειόνων τὴν εὐχαριστίαν περισσεύσῃ εἰς τὴν δόξαν τοῦ θεοῦ.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Forγάρgar · forG1063
- all thingsπᾶςpas · allG3956
- forδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
- your sakesσύsu · youG4771
- thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
- the abundantπλεονάζωpleonazō · to increaseG4121
- graceχάριςcharis · graceG5485
- mightπερισσεύωperisseuō · to exceedG4052
- the thanksgivingεὐχαριστίαeucharistia · thankfulnessG2169
- of manyπλείων, πλεῖονpleiōn pleion pleon · greaterG4119
- toεἰςeis · towardG1519
- the gloryδόξαdoxa · gloryG1391
- of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 4:15
- 2 Corinthians 1:4He encourages us in every trouble, so that we may be able to encourage those who are in any trouble, through the very encouragement with which we ourselves are encouraged by God.
- Romans 8:28Now we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.
- 1 Corinthians 3:21So let no one boast about men. For all things are yours—
- Colossians 1:24Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and in my physical body—for the sake of His body, Messiah’s community—I fill up what is lacking in the afflictions of Messiah.
- 2 Timothy 2:10Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the chosen, so they might obtain the salvation that is in Messiah Yeshua with eternal glory.
- 2 Corinthians 1:11You also are helping by your prayer for us, so that from many people thanks may be given on our behalf for the gracious gift given us through the help of many.
- 2 Corinthians 8:19Not only that, but he has also been appointed by the communities as our travel companion with this gracious gift, which is administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
- 2 Corinthians 9:11You will be enriched in everything for all generosity, which through us brings about thanksgiving to God.
- Psalms 50:14Offer God a sacrifice of thank offerings, then fulfill your vows to Elyon.
- Galatians 1:24So they were praising God because of me.
- Ephesians 3:20Now to Him who is able to do far beyond all that we ask or imagine, by means of His power that works in us,
- Colossians 3:16Let the word of Messiah dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with gratitude in your hearts to God.
- Hebrews 13:15Through Yeshua then, let us continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips giving thanks to His name.
- 1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
- 1 Peter 4:11Whoever speaks, let it be as one speaking the utterances of God. Whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies. So in all things may God be glorified through Messiah Yeshua—all glory and power to Him forever and ever! Amen.
- Revelation 4:8The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes all around and within. They do not rest day or night, chanting, “Kadosh, kadosh, kadosh Adonai Elohei-Tzva’ot, asher haya v’hoveh v’yavo! Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God of Hosts, who was and who is and who is to come!”
Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 4:15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15For all things are for your sakes - We proclaim all these truths and bear all these sufferings for your sakes, thinking all our sufferings nothing if we can gain converts to Christ, and build believers up on their most holy faith. That the abundant grace - ̔ · The abounding benefit - the copious outpouring of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit, by which you have been favored and enriched, may, through the thanksgiving of many, redound to the glory of…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15For all things are for your sakes - All these things; these glorious hopes, and truths, and prospects; these self-denials of the apostles, and these provisions of the plan of mercy. For your sakes - On your account. They are designed to promote your salvation. They are not primarily for the welfare of those who engage in these toils and self-denials; but the whole arrangement and execution of the plan of salvation, and all the self-denial evinced by those…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-18Verses 13-18 The grace of faith is an effectual remedy against fainting in times of trouble. They knew that Christ was raised, and that his resurrection was an earnest and assurance of theirs. The hope of this resurrection will encourage in a suffering day, and set us above the fear of death. Also, their sufferings were for the advantage of the church, and to God's glory. The sufferings of Christ's ministers, as well as their preaching and conversation…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. For--Confirming his assertion "with you" (2Co 4:14), and "life ... worketh in you" (2Co 4:12). all things--whether the afflictions and labors of us ministers (2Co 4:8-11), or your prosperity (2Co 4:12; 1Co 3:21, 22; 4:8-13). for your sakes--(2Ti 2:10). abundant grace, &c.--rather, "That grace (the grace which preserves us in trials and works life in you), being made the greater (multiplied), by means of the greater number (of its recipients), may…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 4
- 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
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