2 Corinthians 9:12-15

The Cheerful Giver

¹² For the ministry of this service is not only supplying _e the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God. ¹³ By their approval of this service, _f they ₁ will glorify God because of your submission flowing from your _g confession of the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of your contribution for them and for all others, ¹⁴ while they long for you and pray for you, because of the surpassing grace of God upon you. ¹⁵ _h Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!

1. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 8:14
   Your abundance at the present time should supply their need, so that their abundance may supply your need, that there may be fairness.
   
2. Cross References
   Matthew 5:16
   In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
   1 Peter 2:12
   Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Timothy 6:12 - 13
   Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
   Hebrews 3:1
   Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.
   Hebrews 4:14
   Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
   Hebrews 10:23
   Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
   
4. Cross References
   John 3:16
   For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
   Ephesians 2:8
   For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.
   2 Corinthians 2:14
   But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.