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2 Corinthians 9

2 Cor. 9:15 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Thanks
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
charis (Greek #5485)
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude)
KJV usage: acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
Pronounce: khar'-ece
Origin: from 5463
k be unto
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
for
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
unspeakable
anekdiegetos (Greek #411)
not expounded in full, i.e. indescribable
KJV usage: unspeakabl e.
Pronounce: an-ek-dee-ay'-gay-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of 1555
gift
dorea (Greek #1431)
a gratuity
KJV usage: gift.
Pronounce: do-reh-ah'
Origin: from 1435
m.
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James 1:17• 17Every good gift and every perfect gift comes down from above, from the Father of lights, with whom is no variation nor shadow of turning. (James 1:17)
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John 3:16• 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whosoever believes on him may not perish, but have life eternal. (John 3:16)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Thanks.
2 Cor. 9:11• 11enriched in every way unto all free-hearted liberality, which works through us thanksgiving to God. (2 Cor. 9:11)
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2 Cor. 2:14• 14But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in the Christ, and makes manifest the odour of his knowledge through us in every place. (2 Cor. 2:14)
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1 Chron. 16:8,35• 8Give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name; Make known his acts among the peoples.
 35And say, Save us, O God of our salvation, And gather us, and deliver us from the nations, To give thanks unto thy holy name, To triumph in thy praise. (1 Chron. 16:8,35)
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Psa. 30:4,12• 4Sing psalms unto Jehovah, ye saints of his, and give thanks in remembrance of his holiness.
 12That my glory may sing psalms of thee, and not be silent. Jehovah my God, I will praise thee for ever. (Psa. 30:4,12)
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Psa. 92:1• 1A Psalm, a Song, for the Sabbath day. It is good to give thanks unto Jehovah, and to sing psalms unto thy name, O Most High; (Psa. 92:1)
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Luke 2:14,38• 14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good pleasure in men.
 38and she coming up the same hour gave praise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who waited for redemption in Jerusalem. (Luke 2:14,38)
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1 Cor. 15:57• 57but thanks to God, who gives us the victory by our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Cor. 15:57)
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Eph. 5:20• 20giving thanks at all times for all things to him who is God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, (Eph. 5:20)
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James 1:17• 17Every good gift and every perfect gift comes down from above, from the Father of lights, with whom is no variation nor shadow of turning. (James 1:17)
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Rev. 4:9• 9And when the living creatures shall give glory and honour and thanksgiving to him that sits upon the throne, who lives to the ages of ages, (Rev. 4:9)
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Isa. 9:6• 6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name is called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty *God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace. (Isa. 9:6)
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Isa. 49:6• 6--and he saith, It is a small thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel; I have even given thee for a light of the nations, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth. (Isa. 49:6)
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John 1:16• 16for of his fulness we all have received, and grace upon grace. (John 1:16)
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John 3:16• 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whosoever believes on him may not perish, but have life eternal. (John 3:16)
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Rom. 6:23• 23For the wages of sin is death; but the act of favour of God, eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom. 6:23)
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Rom. 8:32• 32He who, yea, has not spared his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him grant us all things? (Rom. 8:32)
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1 John 4:9‑10• 9Herein as to us has been manifested the love of God, that God has sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
 10Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son a propitiation for our sins. (1 John 4:9‑10)
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1 John 5:11‑12• 11And this is the witness, that God has given to us eternal life; and this life is in his Son.
 12He that has the Son has life: he that has not the Son of God has not life. (1 John 5:11‑12)
• Whatsoever may be the fruits of grace, we have the proof and the power in that which God has given. (“2 Corinthians 8-9” by J.N. Darby)
• above all temporal gifts, for which we may rightly be thankful, the apostle reminds us never to forget to thank God for His unspeakable gift. (“2 Corinthians 9” by H. Smith)
• The reader will agree with me that it is strong to suppose the apostle could speak in such unmeasured terms of liberality in earthly things, however of grace. Spoken of Christ, of all God is to us in and by Him, what can be more proper? (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 9:8-15” by W. Kelly)
• Perhaps the greatest thing that results from Christian giving is that there is a deeper appreciation among the saints for Christ Himself—God’s “unspeakable gift.” When we realize that these expressions of mutual love and care for one another were because of Him, He becomes more precious to us—and it results in further thanksgiving to God. (“The Principles in Giving: 2 Corinthians 8:10-15 and Chapter 9” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Thanks be to God for his unspeakable free gift.

W. Kelly Translation

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Thanks to God for his unspeakable gift.