2 Corinthians 9:12

God Loves a Cheerful Giver

11You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, so that through us your giving will produce thanksgiving to God.12For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

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Berean Standard Bible
For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
American Standard Version (1901)
For the ministration of this service not only filleth up the measure of the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also through many thanksgivings unto God;
Bible in Basic English
For this work of giving not only takes care of the needs of the saints, but is the cause of much praise to God;
Douay-Rheims 1899
Because the administration of this office doth not only supply the want of the saints, but aboundeth also by many thanksgivings in the Lord,
Free Bible Version
When you serve in this way, not only are the needs of God's people met, but also many will give grateful thanks to God.
Geneva Bible 1599
For the ministration of this seruice not onely supplieth the necessities of the Saintes, but also aboundantly causeth many to giue thankes to God,
King James (Authorized) Version
For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
Translation for Translators
Also remember that when you give money to [EUP] help God’s people, you not only give them what they need, but also, because of that, many people will thank God very much for you and for what you have done.
Unlocked Literal Bible
For carrying out this service not only meets the needs of the saints but is also overflowing into many acts of thanksgiving to God.
Noah Webster Bible
For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings to God;
World English Bible
For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through much giving of thanks to God,
Young's Literal Translation
because the ministration of this service not only is supplying the wants of the saints, but is also abounding through many thanksgivings to God,