2 Corinthians 4:15

For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
For	γὰρ gar	G1063	properly · conjunction
things	πάντα panta	G3956	all · adjective — nominative plural neuter
for	δι᾽ di᾽	G1223	through (in very wide applications · preposition
sakes	ὑμᾶς hymâs	G5209	you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
that	ἵνα ina	G2443	compare G3588 (ὁ)) · conjunction
abundant	πλεονάσασα pleonasasa	G4121	to do · verb — aorist active participle, nominative singular feminine
grace	χάρις charis	G5485	graciousness (as gratifying) · noun — nominative singular feminine
might	περισσεύσῃ perisseusē	G4052	to superabound (in quantity or quality) · verb — aorist active subjunctive, 3rd person singular
through	διὰ dia	G1223	through (in very wide applications · preposition
thanksgiving	εὐχαριστίαν eucharistian	G2169	gratitude · noun — accusative singular feminine
many	πλειόνων pleionōn	G4119	more in quantity · adjective — genitive plural masculine, comparative
redound	περισσεύω perisseúō	G4052	to superabound (in quantity or quality)
to	εἰς eis	G1519	to or into (indicating the point reached or entered) · preposition
glory	δόξαν doxan	G1391	glory (as very apparent) · noun — accusative singular feminine
God	θεοῦ. theou	G2316	figuratively · noun — genitive singular masculine, a title

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Cross-references

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Ephesians 3:20-21 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
2 Corinthians 9:11-12 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
Psalms 50:23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.
2 Corinthians 1:11 Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on ou…
2 Corinthians 8:19 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of th…
Colossians 3:16-17 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, sing…
Psalms 50:14 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 4:8–end

In these verses the apostle gives an account of their courage and patience under all their sufferings, where observe, I. How their sufferings, and patience under them, are declared, Co2 4:8-12. The apostles were great sufferers; therein they followed their Master: Christ had told them that in the world they should have tribulation, and so they had; yet they met with wonderful support, great relief, and many allays of their sorrows. "We are," says the apostle, "troubled on every side, afflicted many ways, and we meet with almost all sorts of troubles; yet not distressed, Co2 4:8. We are not hedged in nor cooped up, because we can see help in God, and help from God, and have liberty of access…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 4:15

For--Confirming his assertion "with you" (Co2 4:14), and "life . . . worketh in you" (Co2 4:12). all things--whether the afflictions and labors of us ministers (Co2 4:8-11), or your prosperity (Co2 4:12; Co1 3:21-22; Co1 4:8-13). for your sakes-- (Ti2 2:10). abundant grace, &c.--rather, "That grace (the grace which preserves us in trials and works life in you), being made the greater (multiplied), by means of the greater number (of its recipients), may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God." [CHRYSOSTOM] (Co2 1:11; Co2 9:11-12). The Greek is susceptible also of this translation, "That grace, being made the greater (multiplied) on account of the thanksgiving of the greate…

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Adam Clarke on 2 Corinthians 4:15

For all things are for your sakes - We proclaim all these truths and bear all these sufferings for your sakes, thinking all our sufferings nothing if we can gain converts to Christ, and build believers up on their most holy faith. That the abundant grace - Ἡ χαρις πλεονασασα· The abounding benefit - the copious outpouring of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit, by which you have been favored and enriched, may, through the thanksgiving of many, redound to the glory of God: i.e. that the gratitude of the multitudes which have been converted may keep pace with the blessings which they have received, and περισσευσῃ, abound, as these blessings have abounded.

The Church Fathers

God does not want anyone to be excluded from his gift. But because not everyone had received the word of faith, God's apostle, who knew God's will, was not afraid to suffer persecutions and perils as long as he could preach to everyone faithfully, so that more people might believe.
— Ambrosiaster, COMMENTARY ON PAUL'S EPISTLES

The Church Fathers: public-domain translations (Ante-Nicene and Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers), verse-indexed by SermonIndex (CC BY 4.0).

Dictionary and topics

Privileges Of Saints · All things working together for their good — All things working together for their good

Dictionary: Easton's (1897) and Smith's (1863), public domain. Topics: Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's Topical Textbook (1897), public domain. Both as parsed by NEUU (CC BY 4.0).

2 Corinthians 4:15

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 4:8–end

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 4:15

Adam Clarke on 2 Corinthians 4:15

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

2 Corinthians 4:15

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 4:8–end

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 4:15

Adam Clarke on 2 Corinthians 4:15

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Gill on 2 Corinthians 4:15

John Calvin on 2 Corinthians 4:13–end

Tyndale Open Study Notes on 2 Corinthians 4:13-14