King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto 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.
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.
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;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For{G3754} the administration{G1248} of this{G5026} service{G3009} not{G3756} only{G3440} supplieth{G2076}{G4322} the want{G5303} of the saints{G40}, but{G235} is abundant{G4052} also{G2532} by{G1223} many{G4183} thanksgivings{G2169} unto God{G2316};
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Corinthians 8:14
- 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:
2 Corinthians 8:15
- As it is written, He that [had gathered] much had nothing over; and he that [had gathered] little had no lack.
Philemon 1:4
- I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
Philemon 1:7
- For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
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.
1 John 3:17
- But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
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.
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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 9:12
2 Corinthians 9:12 is part of the Apostle Paul's letter to the church in Corinth, where he is discussing the collection for the believers in Jerusalem who were experiencing hardship. The verse falls within a larger context of Paul's encouragement for generosity and the blessings that come from it.
In this verse, Paul emphasizes that the act of giving to support the needs of the saints (fellow Christians) is not merely a practical solution to their physical needs but also has spiritual significance. The "administration of this service" refers to the organization and distribution of the collection, which Paul has been coordinating among the Gentile churches to aid the Jewish Christians in Jerusalem.
Paul highlights that this service does more than just meet the basic needs of the recipients; it also results in an abundance of gratitude and praise to God. The giving of the Corinthians and others is magnified because it overflows in thanksgiving to God, acknowledging His provision and grace. This gratitude is an integral part of the service, as it reflects a recognition of God's work in the lives of both the givers and the recipients.
Historically, this passage reflects the early Christian community's practice of sharing resources to support those in need, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries. It also illustrates the unity and mutual support among the diverse early Christian communities, which included both Jewish and Gentile believers. Paul's teachings here underscore the principle that Christian charity should be done with a heart of thanksgiving and should result in the glorification of God.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G3754
There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅτι
Transliteration: hóti
Pronunciation: hot'-ee
Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why. - Strong's Number: G1248
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διακονία
Transliteration: diakonía
Pronunciation: dee-ak-on-ee'-ah
Description: from διάκονος; attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate):--(ad-)minister(-ing, -tration, -try), office, relief, service(-ing). - Strong's Number: G5026
There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ταύτῃ
Transliteration: taútēi
Pronunciation: tow'-tace
Description: dative case, accusative case and genitive case respectively of the feminine singular of οὗτος; (towards or of) this:--her, + hereof, it, that, + thereby, the (same), this (same). - Strong's Number: G3009
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λειτουργία
Transliteration: leitourgía
Pronunciation: li-toorg-ee'-ah
Description: from λειτουργέω; public function (as priest ("liturgy") or almsgiver):--ministration(-try), service. - Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος. - Strong's Number: G3440
There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μόνον
Transliteration: mónon
Pronunciation: mon'-on
Description: neuter of μόνος as adverb; merely:--alone, but, only. - Strong's Number: G2076
There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐστί
Transliteration: estí
Pronunciation: es-tee'
Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle. - Strong's Number: G4322
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: προσαναπληρόω
Transliteration: prosanaplēróō
Pronunciation: pros-an-ap-lay-ro'-o
Description: from πρός and ἀναπληρόω; to fill up further, i.e. furnish fully:--supply. - Strong's Number: G5303
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑστέρημα
Transliteration: hystérēma
Pronunciation: hoos-ter'-ay-mah
Description: from ὑστερέω; a deficit; specially, poverty:--that which is behind, (that which was) lack(-ing), penury, want. - Strong's Number: G40
There are 1382 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἅγιος
Transliteration: hágios
Pronunciation: hag'-ee-os
Description: from (an awful thing) (compare ἁγνός, θάλπω); sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated):--(most) holy (one, thing), saint. - Strong's Number: G235
There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀλλά
Transliteration: allá
Pronunciation: al-lah'
Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet. - Strong's Number: G4052
There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περισσεύω
Transliteration: perisseúō
Pronunciation: per-is-syoo'-o
Description: from περισσός; to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel:--(make, more) abound, (have, have more) abundance (be more) abundant, be the better, enough and to spare, exceed, excel, increase, be left, redound, remain (over and above). - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G1223
There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διά
Transliteration: diá
Pronunciation: dee-ah'
Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance. - Strong's Number: G4183
There are 331 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πολύς
Transliteration: polýs
Pronunciation: pol-oos'
Description: including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely:--abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare πλεῖστος, πλείων. - Strong's Number: G2169
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εὐχαριστία
Transliteration: eucharistía
Pronunciation: yoo-khar-is-tee'-ah
Description: from εὐχάριστος; gratitude; actively, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship):--thankfulness, (giving of) thanks(-giving). - Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).