2 Corinthians 9:12

12 for the rendering of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints but also overflows in many thanksgivings to God.

2 Corinthians 9:12 Meaning and Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:12

For the administration of this service
Not only by the Corinthians, and others, in giving and collecting, but by the apostles in ministering and distributing their contributions to the poor saints, produced these two very good effects: for it

not only supplieth the wants of the saints;
makes up their deficiencies, relieves their necessities, and furnishes them with what is comfortable and refreshing to them under their many sorrowful circumstances, which is answering a very valuable end:

but is abundant also by many thanks givings to God;
it has over and above this excellency in it, or its excellent use is enhanced, and abundantly appears by this consideration; that many precious souls are sent hereby to the throne of grace to give thanks to God, who put it into the hearts of the apostles to move the churches on their behalf, and who wrought upon them so cheerfully and largely to contribute to their necessities.

2 Corinthians 9:12 In-Context

10 He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness.

11 You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God;

12 for the rendering of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints but also overflows in many thanksgivings to God.

13 Under the test of this service, you will glorify God by your obedience in acknowledging the gospel of Christ, and by the generosity of your contribution for them and for all others;

14 while they long for you and pray for you, because of the surpassing grace of God in you.