2 Corinthians 4:15

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Τὰ γὰρ πάντα διʼ ὑμᾶς, ἵνα ἡ χάρις πλεονάσασα διὰ τῶν πλειόνων τὴν εὐχαριστίαν περισσεύσῃ εἰς τὴν δόξαν τοῦ Θεοῦ.

Transliteration

For the panta di you, that the charis pleonasasa dia tōn pleionōn tēn eucharian perisseuśē eis tēn doxan tou Theou.

Grammar Details

• *panta*: accusative neuter plural - all things
• *di*: preposition + accusative - because of/for the sake of
• *hymas*: accusative, 2nd person plural pronoun - you
• *charis*: nominative feminine singular - grace/favor
• *pleonasasa*: aorist active participle, nominative feminine singular - having multiplied/increased
• *dia*: preposition + genitive - through
• *pleionōn*: genitive plural comparative adjective - more/many
• *eucharian*: accusative feminine singular - thanksgiving/gratitude
• *perisseuśē*: aorist active subjunctive, 3rd person singular - might abound/overflow
• *eis*: preposition + accusative - unto/to/for
• *doxan*: accusative feminine singular - glory
• *Theou*: genitive masculine singular - of God

Word Meanings

• *panta*: all things/everything
• *charis*: grace/favor/gift
• *pleonasasa*: having multiplied/increased/abounded
• *pleionōn*: more/many/greater number
• *eucharian*: thanksgiving/gratitude
• *perisseuśē*: might abound/overflow/increase

Referenced Verses

• Rom 8:28 : 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
• 2 Cor 1:11 : 11 Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
• 2 Cor 9:11-12 : 11 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. 12 For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
• 2 Cor 8:19 : 19 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:
• 2 Cor 1:4-6 : 4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
• 1 Pet 2:9 : 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
• 1 Pet 4:11 : 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
• Rev 4:8-9 : 8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. 9 And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, 10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, 11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
• Rev 5:8-9 : 8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. 9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; 10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. 11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; 12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. 13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. 14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
• Rev 19:4-6 : 4 And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia. 5 And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. 6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
• Gal 1:24 : 24 And they glorified God in me.
• Eph 3:20-21 : 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
• Col 1:24 : 24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
• Col 3:16-17 : 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
• 2 Tim 2:10 : 10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
• Heb 13:15-16 : 15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. 16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
• 1 Cor 3:21-23 : 21 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; 22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; 23 And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.
• Ps 50:14 : 14 Offer{H8798)} unto God thanksgiving; and pay{H8761)} thy vows unto the most High:
• Ps 50:23 : 23 Whoso offereth{H8802)} praise glorifieth{H8762)} me: and to him that ordereth{H8804)} his conversation aright will I shew{H8686)} the salvation of God.