Bible Strands
2 Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian believers at the conclusion of his instructions on generous giving, immediately after noting their prayers and affection for him in the preceding verse.
The words — ἀνεκδιηγήτῳ (anekdiēgētō) literally means "indescribable," directly modifying the gift, while χάρις (charis) establishes the posture of gratitude owed to God.
The thread — This concluding thanksgiving for God's gift aligns with the triumphal thanks in 2 Corinthians 2:14, the declaration of God's supreme gift in John 3:16, and the apostolic command to give thanks for everything in Ephesians 5:20.
Why it lands — The text states the gift is beyond human description before directing the reader to respond with direct gratitude to God, requiring an acknowledgment of divine initiative over human merit.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.
- John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
- Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Romans 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?
- James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.
- 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!
- Revelation 4:9 And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the One seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever,
- Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- 1 John 5:11 And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
- John 1:16 From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.