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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 is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither 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 believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Thanks.
2 Cor. 9:11• 11Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. (2 Cor. 9:11)
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2 Cor. 2:14• 14Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savor of his knowledge by us in every place. (2 Cor. 2:14)
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1 Chron. 16:8,35• 8Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
 35And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise. (1 Chron. 16:8,35)
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Psa. 30:4,12• 4Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
 12To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. (Psa. 30:4,12)
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Psa. 92:1• 1<<A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day.>> It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises 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 will toward men.
 38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. (Luke 2:14,38)
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1 Cor. 15:57• 57But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Cor. 15:57)
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Eph. 5:20• 20Giving thanks always for all things unto 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 is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. (James 1:17)
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Rev. 4:9• 9And when those beasts give glory and honor and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, (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 shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (Isa. 9:6)
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Isa. 49:6• 6And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth. (Isa. 49:6)
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John 1:16• 16And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for 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 believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
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Rom. 6:23• 23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Rom. 6:23)
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Rom. 8:32• 32He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? (Rom. 8:32)
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1 John 4:9‑10• 9In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God 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 to be the propitiation for our sins. (1 John 4:9‑10)
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1 John 5:11‑12• 11And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
 12He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath 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.