2 Corinthians 9:15

Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.

Cross-reference

In 2 Corinthians 9:11, enrichment leads to thanksgiving — this indescribable gift is the source of that generosity.

In 1 Corinthians 15:57, Paul thanks God for victory through Christ — another thanksgiving for the same salvation gift.

1 John 5:12 Parallel

1 John 5:12 shows that possessing the Son is life, highlighting the necessity of receiving the gift.

1 John 5:11 Parallel

1 John 5:11 states eternal life is in the Son, clarifying the gift's source and substance.

1 John 4:10 Parallel

1 John 4:10 emphasizes that the gift is an atoning sacrifice, not our love for God but His for us.

1 John 4:9 Related theme

1 John 4:9 connects the gift to God's love and our life through His Son.

James 1:17 Related theme

In James 1:17, every good gift comes from God — the indescribable gift is the ultimate good gift, affirming its divine origin.

Isaiah 9:6 Prophetic fulfillment

In Isaiah 9:6, a son is given as a gift — this OT prophecy directly foretells the indescribable gift of Christ.

Romans 8:32 Related theme

Romans 8:32 reveals the Father's sacrifice of His Son, explaining the cost behind the gift.

Romans 6:23 Related theme

Romans 6:23 defines the gift as eternal life, specifying the content of the indescribable gift.

John 3:16 Related theme

John 3:16 identifies the gift as God's only Son, showing the magnitude of what Paul calls indescribable.

John 1:16 Related theme

In John 1:16, we receive grace from Christ's fullness — this describes the indescribable gift of grace.

Luke 2:38 Allusion

In Luke 2:38, Anna gives thanks for the infant Jesus — directly pointing to the indescribable gift of Christ.

Luke 2:14 Allusion

In Luke 2:14, angels glorify God for Jesus' birth — the very gift Paul thanks God for in 2 Corinthians 9:15.

Romans 15:26 Historical context

Romans 15:26 specifies the collection for Jerusalem saints, the very project Paul has been discussing in this context of generous giving.

1 Corinthians 16:1 Historical context

1 Corinthians 16:1 directly addresses the same collection for the saints, showing Paul's consistent instruction to churches.

Romans 5:15 Contrast

Romans 5:15 contrasts the gift of grace with Adam's trespass, magnifying its abundance.

Galatians 2:10 Historical context

Galatians 2:10 records Paul's eagerness to remember the poor, the underlying cause for the collection he is now thanking God for.

1 Peter 1:8 Parallel

1 Peter 1:8 describes joy that is 'inexpressible' (same Greek root), echoing the inexpressible gift of God here.

John 4:10 Parallel

John 4:10 introduces the gift as living water, a different metaphor for the same divine provision.