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Berean Standard Bible

“For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.”

2 Corinthians 9:12

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Study note

Paul continues his appeal for the Corinthians to give generously to the Jerusalem collection. He describes what the gift will accomplish beyond meeting a financial need.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

World English Bible (WEB)

For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through much giving of thanks to God;

King James Version (KJV)

For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

American Standard Version (ASV)

For the ministration of this service not only filleth up the measure of the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also through many thanksgivings unto God;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For this work of giving not only takes care of the needs of the saints, but is the cause of much praise to God;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

because the ministration of this service not only is supplying the wants of the saints, but is also abounding through many thanksgivings to God,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque la suministración de este servicio, no solamente suple lo que á los santos falta, sino también abunda en muchos hacimientos de gracias á Dios:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En otras palabras, el donativo que ustedes envíen es un servicio sagrado que surtirá dos efectos: ayudará a los que están en necesidad e impulsará a estos a estar muy agradecidos con Dios.

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