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2 Corinthians 9:11

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

You'll be blessed with everything you need to be generous in every way, and when we share your gifts with others, it creates this beautiful chain reaction of people thanking God.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God blesses you so you can bless others, and it all comes back to him as gratitude.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century, the Apostle Paul was writing to the Corinthian church, a community in a prosperous Greek city, to encourage them to participate in a collection for the poor Christians in Jerusalem, as a way to foster unity between Jewish and Gentile believers. This verse is part of Paul's broader discussion on generosity, where he explains how God's provision enables believers to give abundantly. Paul emphasizes that such giving leads to expressions of thanks to God, highlighting the spiritual impact of material support.

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