2 Corinthians 9:15: The Indescribable Gift

Episode 10

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2 Corinthians 9:15 — When Gratitude Is the Only Response

Christmas is a season full of explanation. We explain traditions, meanings, and stories that have been handed down for generations. We describe why the lights matter, why the songs sound the way they do, and why this season still carries weight long after childhood has passed.

But in 2 Corinthians 9:15, the Apostle Paul reminds us that some gifts are simply too big for language. After writing about generosity, grace, and God’s abundant provision, Paul stops explaining altogether and simply exclaims, “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.”

That single sentence carries the full weight of Christmas. The gift Paul points to is not a thing, a moment, or a tradition. It is a person. Jesus Christ. God’s gift to the world. The incarnation of grace itself. Infinite love wrapped in human flesh.

In this episode of Verses We Missed, we slow down and sit with this short but powerful verse. We explore why Paul chooses gratitude instead of explanation, and why Christmas ultimately calls us not to master its meaning, but to receive it with thankful hearts.

This is a Christmas episode shaped by warmth, hope, and quiet celebration. It is for anyone who finds joy mixed with longing, gratitude mixed with weariness, or faith that feels simpler than it used to. Scripture reminds us that when words fall short, gratitude remains.

In This Episode

Why Christmas often invites explanation
What Paul means by an “indescribable gift”
How generosity flows from grace
Why gratitude is sometimes the most faithful response
How to receive Christmas when joy feels complicated

Scripture Referenced

2 Corinthians 9:15 — Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.

Resources

For a deeper explanation of this verse and its context, see this article from GotQuestions:

What is the indescribable gift in 2 Corinthians 9:15?

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May this Christmas remind you that some gifts are simply too good for words.

— Steve Webb