2 Corinthians 9:12

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

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Study note

Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian church to clarify the purpose of the Jerusalem collection, positioning their financial contribution within a broader narrative of mutual provision and worship.

The words — διακονία (diakonia) means “ministry” and λειτουργίας (leitourgias) means “public service,” both terms describing organized, communal work directed toward God and His people.

The thread — The collection’s dual function appears in 2 Corinthians 8:14, where surplus meets need for reciprocal provision, and 2 Corinthians 9:11, which explicitly states that generosity produces thanksgiving to God.

Why it lands — The text states that the contribution directly meets material needs while simultaneously generating thanksgiving to God, requiring readers to treat financial giving as a practical act that publicly acknowledges divine provision.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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

Cross-references

2 Corinthians 8:14 At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality.
Philemon 1:4 I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,
Philippians 2:25 But 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 What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
1 John 3:17 If 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 8:4 they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
Philippians 4:18 I 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.
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 9:1 Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.