2 Corinthians 9:12
New International Version
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.

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.

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.

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.

Berean Literal Bible
For the ministry of this service is not only completely filling up the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God,

King James Bible
For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto 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 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.

NASB 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.

NASB 1977
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.

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.

Christian Standard Bible
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.

Holman 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.

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;

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.

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;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
What you do to serve others not only provides for the needs of God's people, but also produces more and more prayers of thanksgiving 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.

International Standard Version
since this ministry you render is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, it is also overflowing with more and more prayers of thanksgiving to God.

Majority 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.

NET Bible
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.

New Heart English Bible
For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among 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;

Weymouth 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.

World English Bible
For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through much giving of thanks to God,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
because the ministry of this service not only is supplying the wants of the holy ones, but is also abounding through many thanksgivings to God,

Berean Literal Bible
For the ministry of this service is not only completely filling up the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through 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,

Smith's Literal Translation
For the service of this office is not only filling up the wants of the saints, but also abounding through many thanks to God;
Catholic Translations
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,

Catholic Public Domain Version
For the ministration of this office not only supplies whatever the saints need, but also abounds through many thanksgivings in the Lord.

New American Bible
for the administration of this public service is not only supplying the needs of the holy ones but is also overflowing in many acts of thanksgiving to God.

New Revised Standard Version
for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
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.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Because the labor of this service not only satisfies the want of the Saints, but also abounds in much thanksgiving to God.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
because the administration of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints, but also abounds in many thanksgivings to God;

Godbey New Testament
Because the ministry of this free-will offering is not only supplying the deficiencies of the saints, but also superabounding through much thanksgiving to God;

Haweis New Testament
For the ministration of this charitable service not only abundantly supplies the deficiencies of the saints, but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God;

Mace New Testament
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.

Weymouth 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.

Worrell New Testament
Because the ministry of this service not only fully supplies the deficiencies of the saints, but abounds also through many thanksgivings to God;

Worsley New Testament
For the ministration of this service not only supplieth the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also, through many thanksgivings, to the glory of God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God Loves a Cheerful Giver
11You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, so that through us your giving will produce thanksgiving to God. 12For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. 13Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.…

Cross References
Philippians 4:18
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

Romans 15:26-27
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.

Acts 24:17
After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.

Hebrews 13:16
And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

1 Corinthians 16:1-3
Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

1 Timothy 6:18
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

Matthew 25:35-40
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...

Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Acts 11:29-30
So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.

1 John 3:17
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Isaiah 58:7
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Deuteronomy 15:10-11
Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand. / For there will never cease to be poor in the land; that is why I am commanding you to open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land.


Treasury of Scripture

For the administration of this service not only supplies the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings to God;

the administration.

2 Corinthians 9:1
For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:

2 Corinthians 8:4
Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

only.

2 Corinthians 8:14,15
But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality: …

Philippians 2:25
Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.

Philippians 4:18,19
But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God…

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2 Corinthians 9
1. He yields the reason why he sent Titus and his brothers beforehand.
6. And he proceeds in stirring them up to a bountiful alms, as being but a kind of sowing of seed,
10. which shall return a great increase to them,
13. and occasion a great sacrifice of thanksgivings unto God.














For this service of ministry
The phrase "service of ministry" in Greek is "diakonia tēs leitourgias," which emphasizes both the practical and spiritual aspects of Christian service. "Diakonia" refers to service or ministry, often associated with the work of deacons in the early church, highlighting the importance of serving others as a reflection of Christ's love. "Leitourgias" is related to liturgy, indicating a sacred duty or public service. Historically, this reflects the early church's commitment to communal support and the sharing of resources, rooted in the Jewish tradition of almsgiving and community care.

is not only supplying the needs of the saints
"Supplying the needs" translates from the Greek "prosanaplerousa," which means to fill up or supply completely. This phrase underscores the practical aspect of the ministry, focusing on meeting the tangible needs of fellow believers, referred to as "the saints." In the early church, "saints" were those set apart for God, often facing persecution and poverty. The historical context reveals a network of support among early Christians, where wealthier congregations aided those in need, embodying the unity and love within the body of Christ.

but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God
The word "overflowing" comes from the Greek "perisseuei," suggesting abundance and excess. This indicates that the act of giving not only meets physical needs but also results in spiritual blessings that exceed expectations. "Expressions of thanksgiving" translates "eucharistias," which is the root of the word Eucharist, reflecting gratitude and worship. This phrase highlights the spiritual impact of generosity, as it leads to a cascade of gratitude towards God. Historically, this reflects the early church's understanding of giving as an act of worship, where the physical act of sharing resources was intertwined with spiritual growth and communal worship. The thanksgiving offered to God is a testament to His provision and the unity of believers, reinforcing the idea that Christian charity is both a practical and spiritual endeavor.

(12) For the administration of this service.--The latter word (leitourgia) has, like that for "ministering" in 2Corinthians 9:10, an interesting history. In classical Greek it stands for any public service rendered to the State. In the LXX. version it, and its cognate verb and adjective, are used almost exclusively of the ritual and sacrificial services of the Tabernacle and the Temple, as, e.g., in Numbers 4:25; 1Chronicles 11:13; 1Chronicles 26:30; and in this sense it appears in Luke 1:23; Hebrews 8:6; Hebrews 9:21; and with the same shade of meaning, used figuratively, in Philippians 2:17. That meaning survives in the ecclesiastical term "liturgy," applied, as it was at first, exclusively to the service of the celebration of the Lord's Supper. Here, probably, the thought is implied that a large and liberal gift to Christ's poor, and for His sake, is the most acceptable of all forms of "service" in the liturgical sense of that word. So understood it implies the same truth as that stated in James 1:27. . . . Verse 12. - For the administration of this service. The word "liturgy," here rendered "service," is used in the same connection in Romans 15:27. Generally it means "religious service" (Acts 13:6; Philippians 2:17; Hebrews 10:11). Here it more resembles its classic sense of "a public office discharged for the good of the state," such as undertaking the office of a choragus (see ver. 10). Not only. St. Paul is anxious to emphasize the religious side of the contribution fully as much as its philanthropic object. Is abundant. It overflows as it were in the form of thanksgivings to Galatians

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

this
ταύτης (tautēs)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

ministry
διακονία (diakonia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1248: Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.

of service
λειτουργίας (leitourgias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3009: From leitourgeo; public function ('liturgy') or almsgiver).

is
ἐστὶν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

not
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

only
μόνον (monon)
Adverb
Strong's 3440: Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.

supplying
προσαναπληροῦσα (prosanaplērousa)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4322: To fill up by adding to, supply. From pros and anapleroo; to fill up further, i.e. Furnish fully.

the
τὰ (ta)
Article - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

needs
ὑστερήματα (hysterēmata)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5303: From hustereo; a deficit; specially, poverty.

of the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

saints,
ἁγίων (hagiōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.

but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

is also overflowing
περισσεύουσα (perisseuousa)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4052: From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.

in
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

many
πολλῶν (pollōn)
Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

expressions of thanksgiving
εὐχαριστιῶν (eucharistiōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 2169: Thankfulness, gratitude; giving of thanks, thanksgiving. From eucharistos; gratitude; actively, grateful language.

to God.
Θεῷ (Theō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


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