2 Corinthians 9 · Verse 11

2 Corinthians 9:11

Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:11, King James Version

2 Corinthians 9:11 in other translations

BSBYou will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, so that through us your giving will produce thanksgiving to God.
WEByou being enriched in everything for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.
ASVye being enriched in everything unto all liberality, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God.
YLTin every thing being enriched to all liberality, which doth work through us thanksgiving to God,
DARBYenriched in every way unto all free-hearted liberality, which works through us thanksgiving to God.
BBEYour wealth being increased in everything, with a simple mind, causing praise to God through us.
WebsterBeing enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.

What does 2 Corinthians 9:11 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
11. Compare 2Co 9:8. bountifulness--Greek, "single-minded liberality." Translated "simplicity," Ro 12:8. causeth through us--literally, "worketh through us"; that is, through our instrumentality as the distributors. thanksgiving--on the part of the recipients.

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 11. Being enriched in every thing, etc. In all respects your riches are conferred on you for this purpose. The design of the apostle is to state to them the true reason why wealth was bestowed. It was not for the purposes of luxury and self-gratification; not to be spent in sensual enjoyment, not for parade and display; it was that it might be distributed to others in such a way as to cause thanksgiving to God. At the same time, this implies the expression of an earnest wish on the part of Paul. He did not desire that they should be rich for their own gratification or pleasure; he desired it only as the means of their doing good to others. Right feeling will desire property only as the means of promoting happiness and producing thanksgiving to God. They who truly love their children and friends will wish them to be successful in acquiring wealth only that they may have the means and the disposition to alleviate misery, and promote the happiness of all around them. No one who has true benevolence will desire that any one in whom he feels an interest should be enriched for the purpose of living amidst luxury, and encompassing himself with the indulgences which wealth can furnish. If a man has not a disposition to do good with money, it is not true benevolence, to desire that he may possess it.

To all bountifulness. Marg., Simplicity, or liberality. The word (απλοτητα) means, properly, sincerity, candour, probity; then also simplicity, frankness, fidelity, and especially as manifesting itself in liberality. See Rom 12:8, 2Cor 8:2. Here it evidently means liberality; and the idea is, that property is given for this purpose, in order that there may be liberality evinced in doing good to others.

Which causeth through us, etc. That is, we shall so distribute your alms as to cause thanksgiving to God. The result will be, that by our instrumentality thanks will be given to the great Source and Giver of all wealth. Property should always be so employed as to produce thanksgiving. If it is made to contribute to our own support and the support of our families, it should excite thanksgiving. If it is given to others, it should be so given, if it is possible, that the recipient should be more grateful to God than to us; should feel that though we may be the honoured instrument in distributing it, yet the true benefactor is God.

(1) "all bountifulness" "simplicity, or liberality" (d) "causeth through us" 2Cor 1:11, 4:15

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 11 Being enriched in every thing - Observe, Why does God give riches? That they may be applied to his glory, and the good of men. Why does he increase riches? That those who have them may exercise all bountifulness. And if they be enriched in every thing, what will be the consequence if they do not exercise all bountifulness? Why, God will curse their blessings; the rust shall canker them, and the moth shall consume their garments. But if, on the other hand, they do thus apply them, then they cause thanksgiving to God. The 9th and 10th verses should be read in a parenthesis, for this verse connects with the eighth.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Money bestowed in charity, may to the carnal mind seem thrown away, but when given from proper principles, it is seed sown, from which a valuable increase may be expected. It should be given carefully. Works of charity, like other good works, should be done with thought and design. Due thought, as to our circumstances, and those we are about to relieve, will direct our gifts for charitable uses. Help should be given…

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2 Corinthians 9:11 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ἐνeninG1722
παντὶpantievery [way]G3956
πλουτιζόμενοιploutizomenoienriching youG4148
εἰςeistoG1519
πᾶσανpasanallG3956
ἁπλότητα,haplotētagenerosity,G572
ἥτιςhētiswhichG3748
κατεργάζεταιkatergazetaiproducesG2716
δι᾽di᾽throughG1223
ἡμῶνhēmōnusG3165
εὐχαριστίανeucharistianthanksgivingG2169
τῷtō<the>G3588
θεῷ,theōto God,G2316

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Corinthians 9:11

  • 1 Timothy 6:17-18

    Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

  • 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.

  • 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. Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name. But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.

  • 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;

  • Proverbs 3:9-10

    Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

  • 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.

  • Malachi 3:10-11

    Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts.

  • 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. For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;

  • 2 Corinthians 8:19

    And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:

  • 2 Corinthians 8:16

    But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:5

    That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

  • 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.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
enriched.
8:2,3; 1Ch 29:12-14; 2Ch 31:10; Pr 3:9,10; Mal 3:10,11; 1Ti 6:17,18
bountifulness. or, liberality. Gr. simplicity.
8:2; *Gr:
Ro 12:8
which.
12; 1:11; 4:15; 8:16,19

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Context

  • 2 Corinthians 9:10

    Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)

  • 2 Corinthians 9:11

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

  • 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;

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2 Corinthians 9:11 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Para que estéis enriquecidos en todo para toda bondad, la cual obra por nosotros hacimiento de gracias á Dios.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		étant de toute manière enrichis pour une entière libéralité, qui produit par nous des actions de grâces à Dieu.
German
Elberfelder 1871		indem ihr in allem reich geworden seid zu aller Freigebigkeit, welche durch uns Gott Danksagung bewirkt.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		ut in omnibus locupletati abundetis in omnem simplicitatem, quæ operatur per nos gratiarum actionem Deo.