2 Corinthians 4:15 asv — For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abo…

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"For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound unto the glory of God. "

— 2 Corinthians 4:15, American Standard Version

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2 Corinthians 4 — Context

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So then death worketh in us, but life in you.

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But having the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, I believed, and therefore did I speak; we also believe, and therefore also we speak;

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knowing that he that raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also with Jesus, and shall present us with you.

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For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound unto the glory of God.

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Wherefore we faint not; but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.

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For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

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while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

2 Corinthians 4:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 4:15 say?
2 Corinthians 4:15 in the American Standard Version reads: “For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound unto the glory of God. ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 4:15 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 4:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 4, verse 15.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 4:15.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 4:15 in?
2 Corinthians 4:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 4:15?
2 Corinthians 4:15 reads (ASV): “For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound unto the glory of God. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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