2 Corinthians 9:12

“because the service of this sacred service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God.”

2 Corinthians 9:12 · direct translation from the Greek
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2 Corinthians 9:12, word by word

the serviceδιακονίαdiakonia

aid

What is sent to those in need.

Where else “diakonia” appears
sacred serviceλειτουργίαςleitourgias

service, ministry

Service, ministry: sacred service, especially of priests; also any public service.

Where else “leitourgias” appears
isἐστὶνestin

be

To be: says who or what something is.

Where else “estin” appears
onlyμόνονmonon

only

Nothing beyond that: bread is not enough to live.

Where else “monon” appears
supplyingπροσαναπληροῦσαprosanaplērousa

supply fully

Supply fully, fill up what is lacking.

Where else “prosanaplērousa” appears
the needsὑστερήματαhysterēmata

lack, need

What is lacking, need, poverty; also a shortcoming.

Where else “hysterēmata” appears
of the saintsἁγίωνhagiōn

saints

Believers, set apart because they belong to God.

Where else “hagiōn” appears
overflowingπερισσεύουσαperisseuousa

abound

To have plenty, and more and more.

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manyπολλῶνpollōn

many

A great number of people or things.

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thanksgivingsεὐχαριστιῶνeucharistiōn

thanksgiving, gratitude

Thanksgiving, giving thanks; gratitude.

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to Godθεῷtheōi

God

The Creator and Lord of all, the one God of Israel.

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The context

11being enriched in everything for all generosity, which produces through us thanksgiving to God;

12 · This verse (above)

13Through the proof of this service they glorify God for the submission of your confession to the good news of the Messiah and for the generosity of your sharing with them and with all,

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