2 Corinthians 9:11
“Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.”
2 Corinthians 9:11 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- That being enriched in all things, you may abound unto all simplicity, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- ye being enriched in everything unto all liberality, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God.
- DARBYDarby
- enriched in every way unto all free-hearted liberality, which works through us thanksgiving to God.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- you being enriched in everything to all liberality, which works through us thanksgiving to God.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- in every thing being enriched to all liberality, which doth work through us thanksgiving to God,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which will result in thanksgiving to God through us.
Context: 2 Corinthians 9
9(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
10Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
11Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
12For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
13Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;
About 2 Corinthians 9: Giving as an Act of Worship
Paul teaches about the principles of giving and the blessings that come from giving to others.
Commentary
2 Corinthians 9 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of giving and generosity. Paul is writing to the church in Corinth to encourage them to give generously to the collection for the saints in Jerusalem. He reminds them that God loves a cheerful giver and that their giving should be done with a willing heart. He also encourages them to give generously, as God will provide for them in return.