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2 Corinthians 9:15

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does 2 Corinthians 9:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.
2 Corinthians 9:15 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Corinthians 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12For 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;
13seeing that through the proving [of you] by this ministration they glorify God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of [your] contribution unto them and unto all;
14while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, long after you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.
15Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.] Meaning either the goodness of God, both to the giver and receiver; for that the one gave so liberally, and the other received so largely, was from the grace of God, who so powerfully inclines the hearts of his children to do good, and offer so willingly of what he has given them, and who so wonderfully provides for the supply of the poor and needy; or else that exceeding grace of God which was so eminently, largely, and freely bestowed on the Corinthians in their effectual calling; or, as some think, Christ himself, who is to be sure “the unspeakable gift” of God; who, though his Son, his own Son, his only begotten Son, the Son of his love, his…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“his unspeakable gift--the gift of His own Son, which includes all other inferior gifts (Co2 8:9; Rom 8:32). If we have received from God "His unspeakable gift," what great thing is it, if we give a few perishing gifts for His sake? Next: 2 Corinthians Chapter 10”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thanks be unto God - Whitby supposes that this refers to the charitable disposition which they had manifested, and that the sense is, that God was to be adored for the liberal spirit which they were disposed to manifest, and the aid which they were disposed to render to others. But this, it is believed, falls far below the design of the apostle. The reference is rather to the inexpressible gift which God had granted to them in bestowing his Son to die for them; and this is one of the most striking instances which occur in the New Testament, showing that the mind of Paul was full of this subject; and that wherever he began, he was sure to end with a reference to the Redeemer. The invaluable…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“His unspeakable gift - His outward and inward blessings, the number and excellence of which cannot he uttered. Next: 2 Corinthians Chapter 10”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Thanks: Co2 9:11, Co2 2:14; Ch1 16:8, Ch1 16:35; Psa 30:4, Psa 30:12, Psa 92:1; Luk 2:14, Luk 2:38; Co1 15:57; Eph 5:20; Jam 1:17; Rev 4:9 his: Isa 9:6, Isa 49:6; Joh 1:16, Joh 3:16; Rom 6:23, Rom 8:32; Jo1 4:9, Jo1 4:10, Jo1 5:11, Jo1 5:12 Next: 2 Corinthians Chapter 10”
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