2 Corinthians 9:12

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“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.”

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BSBPD

“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 Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“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 · Public Domain
YLTPD

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

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Corinthians 9:12 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 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.
  2. 2 Corinthians 8:4they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
  3. 2 Corinthians 8:14At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. Then there will be equality.
  4. 2 Corinthians 9:1Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
  5. 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.
  6. Philippians 4:18I 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.
  7. Philemon 1:4I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,
  8. James 2:14What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
  9. 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?

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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