2 Corinthians 9:11
New International Version
You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.

New Living Translation
Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God.

English Standard Version
You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Berean Standard Bible
You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God.

Berean Literal Bible
enriching you in every way to all generosity, which produces through us thanksgiving to God.

King James Bible
Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.

New King James Version
while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.

New American Standard Bible
you will be enriched in everything for all liberality, which through us is producing thanksgiving to God.

NASB 1995
you will be enriched in everything for all liberality, which through us is producing thanksgiving to God.

NASB 1977
you will be enriched in everything for all liberality, which through us is producing thanksgiving to God.

Legacy Standard Bible
you will be enriched in everything for all generosity, which through us is bringing about thanksgiving to God.

Amplified Bible
You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous, and this [generosity, administered] through us is producing thanksgiving to God [from those who benefit].

Christian Standard Bible
You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.

American Standard Version
ye being enriched in everything unto all liberality, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God.

Contemporary English Version
You will be blessed in every way, and you will be able to keep on being generous. Then many people will thank God when we deliver your gift.

English Revised Version
ye being enriched in everything unto all liberality, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
God will make you rich enough so that you can always be generous. Your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God because of us.

Good News Translation
He will always make you rich enough to be generous at all times, so that many will thank God for your gifts which they receive from us.

International Standard Version
In every way you will grow richer and become even more generous, and this will cause others to give thanks to God because of us,

Majority Standard Bible
You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God.

NET Bible
You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous on every occasion, which is producing through us thanksgiving to God,

New Heart English Bible
you being enriched in everything to all liberality, which works through us thanksgiving to God.

Webster's Bible Translation
Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.

Weymouth New Testament
May you be abundantly enriched so as to show all liberality, such as through our instrumentality brings thanksgiving to God.

World English Bible
you being enriched in everything for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
being enriched to all liberality in everything, which works thanksgiving through us to God,

Berean Literal Bible
enriching you in every way to all generosity, which produces through us thanksgiving to God.

Young's Literal Translation
in every thing being enriched to all liberality, which doth work through us thanksgiving to God,

Smith's Literal Translation
Enriched in everything in all simplicity, which works through us gratitude to God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That being enriched in all things, you may abound unto all simplicity, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
So then, having been enriched in all things, you may abound in all simplicity, which works thanksgiving to God through us.

New American Bible
You are being enriched in every way for all generosity, which through us produces thanksgiving to God,

New Revised Standard Version
You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
That you may be enriched in everything, in all liberality, for such generosity enables us to perfect thanksgiving to God.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
That you may be enriched in all things with the entire right of an heir- that which perfects thanksgiving to God by us.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
that you may be enriched in every thing, for all liberality which produces through us thanksgiving to God;

Godbey New Testament
in every thing being enriched in all purity, which works out through us thanksgiving to God.

Haweis New Testament
being in every thing enriched unto all liberality, which causeth by us thanksgiving to God.

Mace New Testament
so that being enriched in every thing, you may be continually beneficent to the glory of God by our thanksgiving.

Weymouth New Testament
May you be abundantly enriched so as to show all liberality, such as through our instrumentality brings thanksgiving to God.

Worrell New Testament
ye being enriched in everything to all liberality, which works through us thanksgiving to God.

Worsley New Testament
being in every thing enriched to all liberality, which produceth through us thanksgiving to God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God Loves a Cheerful Giver
10Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, so that through us your giving will produce thanksgiving to God. 12For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.…

Cross References
Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Proverbs 11:24-25
One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. / A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

Malachi 3:10
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Acts 20:35
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

1 Timothy 6:17-19
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

Galatians 6:9-10
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

Deuteronomy 15:10
Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand.

1 Chronicles 29:12-14
Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. / Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name. / But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You.

Psalm 112:9
He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.

Isaiah 58:10-11
and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday. / The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Hebrews 13:16
And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.


Treasury of Scripture

Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causes through us thanksgiving to God.

enriched.

2 Corinthians 8:2,3
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality…

1 Chronicles 29:12-14
Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all…

2 Chronicles 31:10
And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok answered him, and said, Since the people began to bring the offerings into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and have left plenty: for the LORD hath blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store.

bountifulness.

2 Corinthians 8:2
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

Romans 12:8
Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

which.

2 Corinthians 9:12
For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

2 Corinthians 1:11
Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

2 Corinthians 4:15
For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.

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2 Corinthians 9
1. He yields the reason why he sent Titus and his brothers beforehand.
6. And he proceeds in stirring them up to a bountiful alms, as being but a kind of sowing of seed,
10. which shall return a great increase to them,
13. and occasion a great sacrifice of thanksgivings unto God.














You will be enriched in every way
The phrase "You will be enriched in every way" speaks to the comprehensive nature of God's blessings. The Greek word for "enriched" is "ploutizō," which implies being made wealthy or abundantly supplied. This enrichment is not limited to material wealth but encompasses spiritual, emotional, and relational prosperity. Historically, the Corinthian church was situated in a wealthy city, yet Paul emphasizes that true enrichment comes from God and is intended for a purpose beyond personal gain.

to be generous on every occasion
The purpose of being enriched is "to be generous on every occasion." The Greek word for "generous" is "haplotēs," which conveys sincerity, simplicity, and liberality. This generosity is not sporadic but consistent, reflecting a lifestyle of giving. In the early church, generosity was a hallmark of Christian community, as seen in Acts 2:44-45, where believers shared everything they had. This phrase challenges believers to view every situation as an opportunity to reflect God's generosity.

so that through us your giving
The phrase "so that through us your giving" indicates the role of Paul and his companions as facilitators of the Corinthians' generosity. The Greek word "di’ hēmōn" (through us) suggests a partnership in ministry. Paul often collected offerings for the Jerusalem church, demonstrating the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities. This partnership underscores the communal aspect of giving, where individual contributions are part of a larger mission.

will produce thanksgiving to God
The ultimate goal of generosity is that it "will produce thanksgiving to God." The Greek word "eucharistia" (thanksgiving) is related to "eucharist," a term for the Lord's Supper, highlighting gratitude as central to Christian worship. Historically, offerings were seen as acts of worship, acknowledging God's provision and sovereignty. This phrase reminds believers that their generosity not only meets practical needs but also leads others to glorify God, creating a ripple effect of praise and gratitude.

(11) Being enriched in every thing.--The context points primarily to temporal abundance, but we can scarcely think that the other thought of the spiritual riches that are found in Christ (2Corinthians 8:9) was absent from the Apostle's mind. On the word for "bountifulness" see Note on 2Corinthians 8:2. The participles are not grammatically connected with the preceding sentence, but the meaning is sufficiently obvious.

Which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.--His thoughts are obviously travelling on to the time of his arrival at Jerusalem, to the announcement of the collected gifts of the Gentile churches at a solemn gathering of the Church there, to the thanksgiving which would then be offered.

Verse 11. - To all bountifulness; rather, to all simplicity, or "singleness of heart" (2 Corinthians 8:2). Through us. We are the agents in collecting and distributing your gifts (2 Corinthians 8:19, 20). Thanksgiving to God. From the recipients of your single-hearted generosity.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
You will be enriched
πλουτιζόμενοι (ploutizomenoi)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4148: To make rich, cause to abound in, enrich. From ploutos; to make wealthy.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

every way
παντὶ (panti)
Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

be generous
ἁπλότητα (haplotēta)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 572: Simplicity, sincerity, purity, graciousness. From haplous; singleness, i.e. sincerity, or generosity.

on every [occasion],
πᾶσαν (pasan)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

[and your giving]
ἥτις (hētis)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3748: Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever.

through
δι’ (di’)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

us
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

will produce
κατεργάζεται (katergazetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2716: From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion.

thanksgiving
εὐχαριστίαν (eucharistian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2169: Thankfulness, gratitude; giving of thanks, thanksgiving. From eucharistos; gratitude; actively, grateful language.

to God.
Θεῷ (Theō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


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