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Revised Standard Version

2 Corinthians 9:12

for the rendering of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints but also overflows in many thanksgivings to God.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Beneficence;   Liberality;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Poor, the;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Giving;   Money;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Servant, Service;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Minister;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Service;   2 Corinthians;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Corinthians, Second Epistle to;   Deacon;   Gift, Giving;   Minister;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Administration;   Collection;   Fellowship (2);   Gifts;   Minister Ministry;   Minister, Ministration;   Service;   Thanksgiving;   Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary - Synagogue;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Administer;   Church;   Church Government;   Collection;   Corinthians, Second Epistle to the;   Grace;   Service;   Supply;   Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia - Alms;  

Devotionals:

- Every Day Light - Devotion for November 12;  

Parallel Translations

New American Standard Bible (1995)
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.
Legacy Standard Bible
For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also abounding through many thanksgivings to God.
Simplified Cowboy Version
What you are doing for those folks will really help them with their needs, but that ain't all. It makes people give thanks 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;
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;
Christian Standard Bible®
For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many acts of thanksgiving to 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 many givings of thanks to God;
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
For the administration of this service, doth not only supply the necessities of the saints, but likewise aboundeth by the thanksgivings of many to God:
Weymouth's New Testament
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.
King James Version (1611)
For the administration of this seruice, not onely supplieth the want of the Saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgiuings vnto God,
Literal Translation
Because the ministry of this service is not only making up the things lacking of the saints, but also multiplying through many thanksgivings to God,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
For the hadreachinge of this colleccion not onely suppleeth the nede off the sayntes, but also is abudaunt herin, that for this laudable mynistracion many mighte geue thakes vnto God,
Mace New Testament (1729)
for the execution of this charitable office, does not only supply the necessities of the converts, but by the thanksgivings of many redounds also to the glory of God.
THE MESSAGE
Carrying out this social relief work involves far more than helping meet the bare needs of poor Christians. It also produces abundant and bountiful thanksgivings to God. This relief offering is a prod to live at your very best, showing your gratitude to God by being openly obedient to the plain meaning of the Message of Christ. You show your gratitude through your generous offerings to your needy brothers and sisters, and really toward everyone. Meanwhile, moved by the extravagance of God in your lives, they'll respond by praying for you in passionate intercession for whatever you need. Thank God for this gift, his gift. No language can praise it enough!
Amplified Bible
For the ministry of this service (offering) is not only supplying the needs of the saints (God's people), but is also overflowing through many expressions of thanksgiving 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;
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
For the office of this ministracion not only supplieth the nede of the sayntes: but also is aboundaunt herein that for this laudable ministrynge thankes myght be geven to god
Update Bible Version
For the providing of this service of the ministry not only fills up the measure of the wants of the saints, but abounds also through many thanksgivings to God;
Webster's Bible Translation
For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also 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,
New Century Version
This service you do not only helps the needs of God's people, it also brings many more thanks to God.
New English Translation
because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.
Berean Standard Bible
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.
Contemporary English Version
What you are doing is much more than a service that supplies God's people with what they need. It is something that will make many others thank God.
Complete Jewish Bible
because rendering this holy service not only provides for the needs of God's people, but it also overflows in the many thanks people will be giving to God.
English Standard Version
For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.
Geneva Bible (1587)
For the ministration of this seruice not onely supplieth the necessities of the Saintes, but also aboundantly causeth many to giue thankes to God,
George Lamsa Translation
For the administration of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints, but it also is made abundant by many thanksgivings to God.
Hebrew Names Version
For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the holy ones, but abounds also through many givings of thanks to God;
International Standard Version
For this ministry you render is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but it is also overflowing with more and more prayers of thanksgiving to God.2 Corinthians 8:14;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
For, on account of the performance of this service, we not only supply the deficiency of the saints, but also cause many thanks givings to abound unto Aloha.
Murdock Translation
For the performance of this ministration, not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is also rich in many thanksgivings to God.
New King James Version
For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God,
New Living Translation
So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.
New Life Bible
This gift you give not only helps Christians who are in need, but it also helps them give thanks to God.
English Revised 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;
New Revised Standard
for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Because, the ministry of this public service, is not only towards filling up the deficiencies of the saints, but also superabounding, through the thanksgiving of many, unto God, -
Douay-Rheims Bible
Because the administration of this office doth not only supply the want of the saints, but aboundeth also by many thanksgivings in the Lord.
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;
Lexham English Bible
because the service of this ministry is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but also is overflowing through many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
For the administration of this seruice, not only supplieth ye neede of the saintes: but also is aboundaunt by the thankes geuyng of many vnto God,
Easy-to-Read Version
The service you are offering helps God's people with their needs, but that is not all it does. It is also bringing more and more thanks to God.
New American Standard Bible
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.
Good News Translation
For this service you perform not only meets the needs of God's people, but also produces an outpouring of gratitude to God.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
For the mynystrie of this office not oneli fillith tho thingis that failen to holi men, but also multiplieth many thankyngis to God,

Contextual Overview

6 The point is this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. 9 As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." 10 He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God; 12 for the rendering of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints but also overflows in many thanksgivings to God. 13 Under the test of this service, you will glorify God by your obedience in acknowledging the gospel of Christ, and by the generosity of your contribution for them and for all others; 14 while they long for you and pray for you, because of the surpassing grace of God in you. 15 Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

the administration: 2 Corinthians 9:1, 2 Corinthians 8:4

only: 2 Corinthians 8:14, 2 Corinthians 8:15, Philippians 2:25, Philippians 4:18, Philippians 4:19, Philemon 1:4-7, James 2:14-16, 1 John 3:17

Reciprocal: Leviticus 25:35 - then 2 Chronicles 9:8 - Blessed Job 29:13 - The blessing Psalms 145:7 - abundantly Luke 16:9 - Make Romans 12:13 - Distributing Romans 15:26 - the poor 1 Corinthians 16:1 - the saints 1 Corinthians 16:15 - to the 2 Corinthians 1:11 - that 2 Corinthians 4:15 - the abundant 2 Corinthians 8:19 - to the 2 Corinthians 9:11 - which 2 Corinthians 11:9 - wanted Ephesians 4:28 - give 2 Timothy 1:16 - Lord Titus 3:8 - good Philemon 1:6 - the communication Hebrews 1:14 - ministering Hebrews 13:16 - communicate Revelation 7:12 - thanksgiving

Cross-References

Genesis 9:17
God said to Noah, "This is the sign of the covenant which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth."
Genesis 9:23
Then Shem and Japheth took a garment, laid it upon both their shoulders, and walked backward and covered the nakedness of their father; their faces were turned away, and they did not see their father's nakedness.
Genesis 9:25
he said, "Cursed be Canaan; a slave of slaves shall he be to his brothers."
Genesis 9:26
He also said, "Blessed by the LORD my God be Shem; and let Canaan be his slave."
Genesis 9:28
After the flood Noah lived three hundred and fifty years.
Genesis 17:11
You shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and you.
Exodus 12:13
The blood shall be a sign for you, upon the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague shall fall upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.
Exodus 13:16
It shall be as a mark on your hand or frontlets between your eyes; for by a strong hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt."
Joshua 2:12
Now then, swear to me by the LORD that as I have dealt kindly with you, you also will deal kindly with my father's house, and give me a sure sign,

Gill's Notes on the Bible

For the administration of this service,.... Not only by the Corinthians, and others, in giving and collecting, but by the apostles in ministering and distributing their contributions to the poor saints, produced these two very good effects: for it

not only supplieth the wants of the saints; makes up their deficiencies, relieves their necessities, and furnishes them with what is comfortable and refreshing to them under their many sorrowful circumstances, which is answering a very valuable end:

but is abundant also by many thanks givings to God; it has over and above this excellency in it, or its excellent use is enhanced, and abundantly appears by this consideration; that many precious souls are sent hereby to the throne of grace to give thanks to God, who put it into the hearts of the apostles to move the churches on their behalf, and who wrought upon them so cheerfully and largely to contribute to their necessities.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For 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 abundant thanksgiving in their hearts to God.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 2 Corinthians 9:12. For 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.


 
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