2 Corinthians 4:15

All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow, to the glory of God.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian believers, situating his ongoing hardships and their shared resurrection hope within a broader theological framework.

The words — The conjunction ἵνα (ina) functions as a purpose marker meaning "so that," while χάρις (charis) translates literally to "grace" or "favor."

The thread — The causal link between extended grace and resulting thanksgiving aligns with the pattern in 2 Corinthians 9:11, where material generosity produces thanksgiving to God.

Why it lands — The passage requires readers to interpret present circumstances as functional rather than merely personal, directing attention toward corporate benefit and divine glory.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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

Cross-references

Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
2 Corinthians 9:11 You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God.
Psalms 50:23 He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rightly orders his way, I will show the salvation of God.”
2 Corinthians 1:11 as 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 Corinthians 8:19 More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Psalms 50:14 Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.
Galatians 1:24 And they glorified God because of me.
2 Timothy 2:10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.