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Selected Verse: 2 Corinthians 9:12 - Strong Concordance
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 2Co 9:12 |
Strong Concordance |
For [3754] the administration [1248] of this [5026] service [3009] not [3756] only [3440] supplieth [2076] [4322] the want [5303] of the saints [40], but [235] is abundant [4052] also [2532] by [1223] many [4183] thanksgivings [2169] unto God [2316]; |
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King James |
For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| Greek, "The ministration of this public service (on your part) is not only still further supplying the wants of the saints (besides the supplies from other quarters), but is abounding also (namely, in respect to relieving the necessities of others in poverty) through many thanksgivings to God." |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
For the administration of this service - The distribution of this proof of your liberality. The word "service" here, says Doddridge, intimates that this was to be regarded not merely as an act of humanity, but religion.
The want of the saints - Of the poor Christians in Judea on whose behalf it was contributed.
But is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God - Will abound unto God in producing thanksgivings. The result will be that it will produce abundant thanksgiving in their hearts to God. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Service (λειτουργίας)
Also rendered ministry or ministration (A.V. and Rev.), as Luk 1:23; Heb 8:6; Heb 9:21. See on Luk 1:23. The word is used of this same contribution, Rom 15:7.
Supplieth (ἐστὶν προσαναπληροῦσα)
Lit., fills up by adding to. Only here and Co2 11:9. Supplementing what the saints lack. Through many thanksgivings. The need of the poor is filled, like an empty vessel, to the brim, and the supply overflows in the thanksgiving which it calls out. Thus christian beneficence does a double work, in giving relief and in generating thankfulness. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| For the administration of this service - The poor are relieved, see the hand of God in this relief, and give God the glory of his grace. |
9 And [2532] when I was present [3918] with [4314] you [5209], and [2532] wanted [5302], I was [3756] chargeable [2655] to no man [3762]: for [1063] that which was lacking [5303] to me [3450] the brethren [80] which came [2064] from [575] Macedonia [3109] supplied [4322]: and [2532] in [1722] all [3956] things I have kept [5083] myself [1683] from being burdensome [4] unto you [5213], and [2532] so will I keep [5083] myself.
7 Wherefore [1352] receive ye [4355] one another [240], as [2531] [2532] Christ [5547] also [2531] received [4355] us [2248] to [1519] the glory [1391] of God [2316].
23 And [2532] it came to pass [1096], that, as soon as [5613] the days [2250] of his [846] ministration [3009] were accomplished [4130], he departed [565] to [1519] his own [846] house [3624].
21 Moreover [1161] [3668] he sprinkled [4472] with blood [129] both [2532] the tabernacle [4633], and [2532] all [3956] the vessels [4632] of the ministry [3009].
6 But [1161] now [3570] hath he obtained [5177] a more excellent [1313] ministry [3009], by how much [3745] also [2532] he is [2076] the mediator [3316] of a better [2909] covenant [1242], which [3748] was established [3549] upon [1909] better [2909] promises [1860].
23 And [2532] it came to pass [1096], that, as soon as [5613] the days [2250] of his [846] ministration [3009] were accomplished [4130], he departed [565] to [1519] his own [846] house [3624].