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2 Corinthians 9:15

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Thank God for his gift that's so incredible, words can't even describe it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Some gifts are so amazing they leave you speechless, God's is one of them.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, Paul wrote 2 Corinthians around AD 55-57 from Macedonia to encourage the Corinthian church in their generosity, particularly in supporting the impoverished believers in Jerusalem through a collection. This verse concludes a section on giving, where Paul emphasizes that all human generosity flows from God's greater gifts, with the "unspeakable gift" likely referring to Jesus Christ and the salvation He provides. Historically, this reflects the early Christian emphasis on mutual aid and unity between Jewish and Gentile believers amid the challenges of the Roman Empire.

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