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2 Corinthians 9

2 Cor. 9:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
the administration
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
diakonia (Greek #1248)
attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate)
KJV usage: (ad-)minister(-ing, -tration, -try), office, relief, service(-ing).
Pronounce: dee-ak-on-ee'-ah
Origin: from 1249
of this
houtos (Greek #3778)
the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
KJV usage: he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
Pronounce: hoo'-tos
Origin: οὗτοι (hoo'-toy), nominative feminine singular αὕτη (how'-tay), and nominative feminine plural αὕται (how'-tahee) from the article 3588 and 846
service
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
leitourgia (Greek #3009)
public function (as priest ("liturgy") or almsgiver)
KJV usage: ministration(-t ry), service.
Pronounce: li-toorg-ee'-ah
Origin: from 3008
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
only
monon (Greek #3440)
merely
KJV usage: alone, but, only.
Pronounce: mon'-on
Origin: neuter of 3441 as adverb
supplieth
prosanapleroo (Greek #4322)
to fill up further, i.e. furnish fully
KJV usage: supply.
Pronounce: pros-an-ap-lay-ro'-o
Origin: from 4314 and 378
e the want
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
husterema (Greek #5303)
a deficit; specially, poverty
KJV usage: that which is behind, (that which was) lack(-ing), penury, want.
Pronounce: hoos-ter'-ay-mah
Origin: from 5302
of the saints
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
abundant
perisseuo (Greek #4052)
to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel
KJV usage: (make, more) abound, (have, have more) abundance (be more) abundant, be the better, enough and to spare, exceed, excel, increase, be left, redound, remain (over and above).
Pronounce: per-is-syoo'-o
Origin: from 4053
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
many
polus (Greek #4183)
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
KJV usage: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare 4118, 4119.
Pronounce: pol-oos'
Origin: including the forms from the alternate πολλός
thanksgivings
eucharistia (Greek #2169)
gratitude; actively, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship)
KJV usage: thankfulness, (giving of) thanks(-giving).
Pronounce: yoo-khar-is-tee'-ah
Origin: from 2170
unto 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
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2 Cor. 8:14• 14but on equality: at the present time your abundance for their lack, that their abundance also should be for your lack, so that there should be equality; (2 Cor. 8:14)

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Ministry on This Verse

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the administration.
2 Cor. 9:1• 1For about the ministration of the saints it is superfluous for me to write to you. (2 Cor. 9:1)
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2 Cor. 8:4• 4asking of us with much entreaty the grace and the fellowship of the ministering unto the saints; g (2 Cor. 8:4)
only.
2 Cor. 8:14‑15• 14but on equality: at the present time your abundance for their lack, that their abundance also should be for your lack, so that there should be equality;
 15as it is written, He that [gathered] much had nothing over, and he that [gathered] little had no lack. (2 Cor. 8:14‑15)
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Phil. 2:25• 25But I thought it necessary to send unto you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-labourer and fellow-soldier, but your messenger and minister to my wants; (Phil. 2:25)
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Phil. 4:18‑19• 18But I have all things and abound; I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
 19But my God will fully supply all your need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:18‑19)
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Philem. 4‑7• 4I thank my God always making mention of thee in my prayers,
 5hearing of thy love and of the faith which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints,
 6so that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual in the acknowledgment of every good thing that is in us toward Christ.
 7For we have great joy and encouragement in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed through thee, brother. (Philem. 4‑7)
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James 2:14‑16• 14What [is] the profit, my brethren, if one say he have faith, but have not works? Can faith save him?
 15If a brother or a sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
 16and one from among you say to them, Go in peace, be warmed and filled, but ye give them not the things needful for the body, what [is] the profit? (James 2:14‑16)
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1 John 3:17• 17But whoso may have the world's means of living, and behold his brother having need, and shut up his bowels from him, how abideth the love of God in him? (1 John 3:17)
• It drew out praise from those who received it in this subjection to His name; for why also thus liberally remember them at all? (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 9:8-15” by W. Kelly)
• “Many thanksgivings to God.” Thus, not only are the saints helped by the practical gift, but God is glorified. (“The Principles in Giving: 2 Corinthians 8:10-15 and Chapter 9” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Because the ministration of this service is not only filling up the measure of what is lacking to the saints, but also abounding by many thanksgivings to God;

W. Kelly Translation

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Because the ministration of the service is not only filling up the wants of the saints, but also abounding through many thanksgivings to God;