2 Corinthians 9:12 Cross References - ISV

¹² since this ministry you render is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, it is also overflowing with more and more prayers of thanksgiving to God.

¹¹ as you also help us by your prayers for us. Then many people will thank God on our behalf because of the favor shown us through the prayers of many.

⁴ They begged us earnestly for the privilege of participating in this ministry to the saints.

¹⁴ At the present time, your surplus fills their need, so that their surplus may fill your need. In this way things are fair. ¹⁵ As it is written, “The person who had much did not have too much, and the person who had little did not have too little.”

¹ Why Giving is ImportantI do not need to write to you any further about the ministry to the saints.

²⁵ Meanwhile, I thought it best to send Epaphroditus—my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and minister to my need—back to you.

¹⁸ I have been paid in full and have more than enough. I am fully supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus what you sent—a fragrant aroma, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. ¹⁹ And my God will fully supply your every need according to his glorious riches in the Messiah Jesus.

⁴ Paul’s Prayer for PhilemonI always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers, ⁵ because I keep hearing about your love for all the saints and the faith that you have in the Lord Jesus. ⁶ I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every blessing that is ours in the Messiah. ⁷ For I have received considerable joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed, brother, through you.

¹⁴ Faith is Shown by ActionsWhat good does it do, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith but does not prove it with actions? This kind of faith cannot save him, can it? ¹⁵ Suppose a brother or sister does not have any clothes or daily food ¹⁶ and one of you tells them, “Go in peace! Stay warm and eat heartily.” If you do not provide for their bodily needs, what good does it do?

¹⁷ Whoever has earthly possessions and notices a brother in need and yet withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God be present in him?