2 Corinthians 9:12

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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Other Translations

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    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.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G3754} the ministration{G1248} of this{G3778} service{G3009} not{G3756} only{G3440} filleth{G4322} up the measure of the wants{G5303} of the saints,{G40} but{G235} {G2076} aboundeth{G4052} also{G2532} through{G1223} many{G4183} thanksgivings{G2169} unto God;{G2316}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G3754} the administration{G1248} of this{G5026} service{G3009} not{G3756} only{G3440} supplieth{G2076}{(G5748)}{G4322}{(G5723)} the want{G5303} of the saints{G40}, but{G235} is abundant{G4052}{(G5723)} also{G2532} by{G1223} many{G4183} thanksgivings{G2169} unto God{G2316};

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    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

  • 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,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For the ministration of this seruice not onely supplieth the necessities of the Saintes, but also aboundantly causeth many to giue thankes to God,

  • Bishops' 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,

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    because the ministration of this service not only is supplying the wants of the saints, but is also abounding through many thanksgivings to God,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For this work of giving not only takes care of the needs of the saints, but is the cause of much praise to God;

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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;

  • NET Bible® (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.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Cor 1:11 : 11 You 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 8:4 : 4 Earnestly pleading with us for the privilege of participating in the service to the saints.
  • 2 Cor 8:14-15 : 14 But by equality, that now at this time your abundance may supply their lack, and their abundance may supply your lack, that there may be equality: 15 As it is written, 'He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.'
  • 2 Cor 9:1 : 1 Concerning the service to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you:
  • Phil 2:25 : 25 Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and the one who ministered to my need.
  • Phil 4:18-19 : 18 But I have all and abound; I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. 19 But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
  • Phlm 1:4-7 : 4 I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers, 5 Hearing of your love and faith, which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints; 6 That the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. 7 For we have great joy and solace in your love, because the hearts of the saints are refreshed by you, brother.
  • Jas 2:14-16 : 14 What does it profit, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, Depart in peace, be warmed and filled, but you do not give them the things needed for the body, what does it profit?
  • 1 John 3:17 : 17 But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his compassion from him, how does the love of God abide in him?

Similar Verses (AI)

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    13 While by the evidence of this ministry they glorify God for your professed submission to the gospel of Christ, and for your generous sharing with them, and with all men;

    14 And by their prayer for you, who long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.

    15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.

  • 85%

    10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower also provides bread for your food, and multiplies your seed sown, and increases the fruits of your righteousness;

    11 Being enriched in everything to all bountifulness, which through us produces thanksgiving to God.

  • 1 Concerning the service to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you:

  • 2 Cor 9:5-8
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    5 Therefore I thought it necessary to urge the brethren, that they would go ahead to you and prepare in advance your generous gift, which had been promised before, that it might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not as of covetousness.

    6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

    7 Every man according to what he purposes in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or out of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.

    8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound in every good work:

  • 11 You 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.

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

  • 9 For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God;

  • 74%

    13 For I do not mean that others should be relieved and you burdened;

    14 But by equality, that now at this time your abundance may supply their lack, and their abundance may supply your lack, that there may be equality:

    15 As it is written, 'He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.'

    16 But thanks be to God, who put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

  • 74%

    19 And not only that, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show your eager willingness.

    20 Avoiding this, that anyone should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us;

  • 2 Cor 8:1-5
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    1 Moreover, brothers and sisters, we want you to know of the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia;

    2 How in a severe test of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the riches of their generosity.

    3 For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they were willing of themselves;

    4 Earnestly pleading with us for the privilege of participating in the service to the saints.

    5 And this they did, not as we expected, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.

  • Phil 4:17-19
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    72%

    17 Not because I desire a gift, but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

    18 But I have all and abound; I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

    19 But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

  • 25 Of which I was made a minister, according to the stewardship of God given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God;

  • 3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brothers, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds;

  • 13 Distributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

  • 1 Cor 1:4-5
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    4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

    5 That in everything you are enriched by him, in all speech, and in all knowledge;

  • 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

  • 2 Cor 11:8-9
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    8 I robbed other churches, taking wages from them, to serve you.

    9 And when I was with you and in need, I was a burden to no one: for what I lacked the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied. And in all things I have kept myself from being a burden to you, and so I will keep myself.

  • 2 Cor 8:7-8
    2 verses
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    7 Therefore, as you abound in everything, in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us, see that you abound in this grace also.

    8 I speak not by commandment, but as a test of the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others.

  • 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;

  • Rom 15:26-27
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    26 For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints who are in Jerusalem.

    27 It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things.

  • 11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

  • 10 For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

  • 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

  • 8 For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything.

  • 16 Do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers:

  • 12 For the equipping of the saints, for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ:

  • 7 For we have great joy and solace in your love, because the hearts of the saints are refreshed by you, brother.

  • 17 For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if against my will, I have been entrusted with a stewardship.

  • 2 We always give thanks to God for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;

  • 30 Because for the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.