2 Corinthians 4:15

“For all things are for your sakes; etc..] This is a very large and comprehensive expression, and reaches to all the things of Christ, as well as of his ministers. The incarnation, obedience, death, and resurrection of Christ, are all for the sake of God's elect; and so the ministry of his apostles and servants, their gifts, graces, comforts, and experiences; and so likewise all their reproaches, afflictions, and persecutions; (see <470106>2 Corinthians 1:6). These were endured for their sakes, and tended to their establishment in the faith; were for the furtherance of the Gospel, and of the faith and joy of saints; and this gave no small pleasure and relief to them under their sufferings,…”

“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 greater…”

“For all things are for your sakes - All these things; these glorious hopes, and truths, and prospects; these self-denials of the apostles, and these provisions of the plan of mercy. For your sakes - On your account. They are designed to promote your salvation. They are not primarily for the welfare of those who engage in these toils and self-denials; but the whole arrangement and execution of the plan of salvation, and all the self-denial evinced by those who are engaged in making that plan known, are in order that you might be benefitted. One object of Paul in this statement, doubtless, is, to conciliate their favor, and remove the objections which had been made to him by a faction in the…”

“For all things - Whether adverse or prosperous. Are for your sakes - For the profit of all that believe, as well as all that preach. That the overflowing grace - Which continues you alive both in soul and body. Might abound yet more through the thanksgiving of many - For thanksgiving invites more: abundant grace. 2 Corinthians 4:16”

“all: Co2 1:4-6; Rom 8:28; Co1 3:21-23; Col 1:24; Ti2 2:10 the abundant: Co2 1:11, Co2 8:19, Co2 9:11, Co2 9:12; Psa 50:14, Psa 50:23; Gal 1:24; Eph 3:20, Eph 3:21; Col 3:16, Col 3:17; Heb 13:15, Heb 13:16; Pe1 2:9, Pe1 4:11; Rev 4:8-11, Rev 5:8-14, Rev 19:4-6 2 Corinthians 4:16”