God Loves a Cheerful Giver
2 Corinthians 9:12
In 9 translations
- BSB
- 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.
- KJV
- For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
- WEB
- 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,
- ASV
- 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;
- LSV
- 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,
- YLT
- because the ministration of this service not only is supplying the wants of the saints, but is also abounding through many thanksgivings to God,
- DBY
- 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;Elohim
- DRC
- Because the administration of this office doth not only supply the want of the saints, but aboundeth also by many thanksgivings in the Lord,
- GNV
- For the ministration of this seruice not onely supplieth the necessities of the Saintes, but also aboundantly causeth many to giue thankes to God,
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- ὅτι ἡ διακονία τῆς λειτουργίας ταύτης οὐ μόνον ἐστὶν προσαναπληροῦσα τὰ ὑστερήματα τῶν ἁγίων, ἀλλὰ καὶ περισσεύουσα διὰ πολλῶν εὐχαριστιῶν τῷ θεῷ—
- RP2018
- Ὅτι ἡ διακονία τῆς λειτουργίας ταύτης οὐ μόνον ἐστὶν προσαναπληροῦσα τὰ ὑστερήματα τῶν ἁγίων, ἀλλὰ καὶ περισσεύουσα διὰ πολλῶν εὐχαριστιῶν τῷ θεῷ·
- TR-Boyd
- Ὅτι ἡ διακονία τῆς λειτουργίας ταύτης οὐ μόνον ἐστὶ προσαναπληροῦσα τὰ ὑστερήματα τῶν ἁγίων, ἀλλὰ καὶ περισσεύουσα διὰ πολλῶν εὐχαριστιῶν τῷ Θεῷ·
- SCR1894
- οτι η διακονια της λειτουργιας ταυτης ου μονον εστιν προσαναπληρουσα τα υστερηματα των αγιων αλλα και περισσευουσα δια πολλων ευχαριστιων τω θεω
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In the reference works topics that cite this verse
LiberalityAdminister; AdministrationCollectionSupplyCorinthAlmsServiceBeneficenceChurch GovernmentGrace
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Cross-references most cited first
- Philemon 1:4–7I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers, because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully…
- 2 Corinthians 8:14–15At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. Then there will be equality. As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little…
- Philippians 2:25But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.
- James 2:14–16What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm…
- 1 John 3:17If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
- 2 Corinthians 8:4they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
- Philippians 4:18–19I 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. And my God will supply all your needs according to His…
- 2 Corinthians 9:1Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
- 2 Corinthians 1:11as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.
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