The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:12
For the administration of this service. The word "liturgy," here rendered "service," is used in the same connection in Romans 15:27 . Generally it means "religious service" ( Acts 13:6 ; Philippians 2:17 ; Hebrews 10:11 ). Here it more resembles its classic sense of "a public office discharged for the good of the state," such as undertaking the office of a choragus (see Romans 15:10 ). Not only . St. Paul is anxious to emphasize the religious side of the contribution fully as... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:11
To all bountifulness; rather, to all simplicity, or "singleness of heart" ( 2 Corinthians 8:2 ). Through us. We are the agents in collecting and distributing your gifts ( 2 Corinthians 8:19 , 2 Corinthians 8:20 ). Thanksgiving to God. From the recipients of your single-hearted generosity. read more