2 Corinthians 9:14
New International Version
And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.

New Living Translation
And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you.

English Standard Version
while they long for you and pray for you, because of the surpassing grace of God upon you.

Berean Standard Bible
And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.

Berean Literal Bible
And their supplication is for you, longing for you on account of the surpassing grace of God upon you.

King James Bible
And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.

New King James Version
and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the exceeding grace of God in you.

New American Standard Bible
while they also, by prayer on your behalf, yearn for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you.

NASB 1995
while they also, by prayer on your behalf, yearn for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you.

NASB 1977
while they also, by prayer on your behalf, yearn for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you.

Legacy Standard Bible
while they also, by prayer on your behalf, long for you because of the surpassing grace of God on you.

Amplified Bible
and they also long for you while they pray on your behalf, because of the surpassing measure of God’s grace [His undeserved favor, mercy, and blessing which is revealed] in you.

Christian Standard Bible
And as they pray on your behalf, they will have deep affection for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And they will have deep affection for you in their prayers on your behalf because of the surpassing grace of God in you.

American Standard Version
while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, long after you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.

Contemporary English Version
Now they are praying for you and want to see you, because God used you to bless them so very much.

English Revised Version
while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, long after you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
With deep affection they will pray for you because of the extreme kindness that God has shown you.

Good News Translation
And so with deep affection they will pray for you because of the extraordinary grace God has shown you.

International Standard Version
And so in their prayers for you they will long for you because of God's exceptional grace that was shown to you.

Majority Standard Bible
And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.

NET Bible
And in their prayers on your behalf they long for you because of the extraordinary grace God has shown to you.

New Heart English Bible
while they themselves also, with petition on your behalf, yearn for you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.

Webster's Bible Translation
And by their prayer for you, who long after you, for the exceeding grace of God in you.

Weymouth New Testament
while they themselves also in supplications on your behalf pour out their longing love towards you because of God's surpassing grace which is resting upon you.

World English Bible
while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, yearn for you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and by their supplication in your behalf, longing after you because of the exceeding grace of God on you;

Berean Literal Bible
And their supplication is for you, longing for you on account of the surpassing grace of God upon you.

Young's Literal Translation
and by their supplication in your behalf, longing after you because of the exceeding grace of God upon you;

Smith's Literal Translation
And by their prayer for you, longing for you through the exceeding grace of God upon you.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in their praying for you, being desirous of you, because of the excellent grace of God in you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and they offer prayers for you, being solicitous about you, because of the excellent grace of God within you.

New American Bible
while in prayer on your behalf they long for you, because of the surpassing grace of God upon you.

New Revised Standard Version
while they long for you and pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God that he has given you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they offer prayer on your behalf with greater love, because of the abundance of the grace of God which has been on you.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they offer prayer for you with the love of many because of the abundance of the grace of God which is upon you.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and in their prayer for you, since they have strong affection for you on account of the eminent grace of God that is in you.

Godbey New Testament
and through their prayer in your behalf, earnestly longing to see you on account of the grace of God superabounding unto you.

Haweis New Testament
and with their prayers for you, greatly longing after you, on account of the transcendent grace of God in you.

Mace New Testament
and you will have the advantage of their earnest prayers, for the exceeding favour God has bestowed upon them by you:

Weymouth New Testament
while they themselves also in supplications on your behalf pour out their longing love towards you because of God's surpassing grace which is resting upon you.

Worrell New Testament
they also, with supplication for you, longing after you on account of the exceeding grace of God upon you.

Worsley New Testament
And in their prayer for you, who long after you because of the transcendent grace of God towards you.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God Loves a Cheerful Giver
13Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others. 14And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!…

Cross References
Philippians 1:19
because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

Ephesians 3:16-19
I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, / so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love, / will have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth ...

Colossians 1:9
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

Romans 15:30
Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.

2 Corinthians 1:11
as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

1 Corinthians 1:4-5
I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus. / For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith, / so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 6:18
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.

1 Peter 1:2
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

Romans 8:26-27
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. / And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

1 Thessalonians 5:25
Brothers, pray for us as well.

Hebrews 13:18
Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

Acts 2:42
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

John 17:20-23
I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message, / that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— ...


Treasury of Scripture

And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.

by.

2 Corinthians 1:11
Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

Ezra 6:8-10
Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expences be given unto these men, that they be not hindered…

Psalm 41:1,2
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble…

long.

2 Samuel 13:29
And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and fled.

Romans 1:11
For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;

Philippians 1:8
For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

the exceeding.

2 Corinthians 8:1,6,7
Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; …

1 Corinthians 1:4,5
I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; …

1 Timothy 1:14
And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

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2 Corinthians 9
1. He yields the reason why he sent Titus and his brothers beforehand.
6. And he proceeds in stirring them up to a bountiful alms, as being but a kind of sowing of seed,
10. which shall return a great increase to them,
13. and occasion a great sacrifice of thanksgivings unto God.














And their prayers for you
This phrase highlights the reciprocal nature of Christian fellowship and the power of intercessory prayer. The Greek word for "prayers" here is "δέησις" (deēsis), which often denotes a heartfelt petition or supplication. In the early church, prayer was a vital practice, serving as a means of expressing love and concern for fellow believers. Historically, the early Christians were known for their communal living and mutual support, often praying for one another's needs and spiritual growth. This phrase underscores the importance of praying for others as an expression of love and unity within the body of Christ.

will express their affection for you
The word "affection" in this context is translated from the Greek "ἐπιπόθησις" (epipothēsis), which conveys a deep longing or yearning. This term suggests a profound emotional connection and a sincere desire for the well-being of others. In the historical context of the Corinthian church, Paul emphasizes the bond that is formed through shared faith and mutual support. The affection expressed through prayer is not merely a superficial sentiment but a deep-seated love that reflects the unity and compassion that should characterize Christian relationships.

because of the surpassing grace
The phrase "surpassing grace" is derived from the Greek "ὑπερβάλλουσα χάρις" (hyperballousa charis), indicating an extraordinary or exceeding grace. This grace is not just a simple favor but an abundant and overwhelming gift from God. In the scriptural context, grace is a central theme in Paul's writings, often referring to the unmerited favor and empowerment given by God to believers. This surpassing grace is what enables Christians to live out their faith and extend love and generosity to others, as seen in the context of the Corinthian church's support for the Jerusalem believers.

God has given you
This phrase emphasizes the divine origin of the grace bestowed upon the believers. The Greek verb "δίδωμι" (didōmi) is used here, meaning "to give" or "to bestow." It highlights the sovereignty and generosity of God in providing for His people. In the historical and theological context, this grace is not earned by human effort but is a gift from God, enabling believers to participate in His work and reflect His character. The acknowledgment of God's provision serves as a reminder of the source of all blessings and the call to steward them faithfully for His glory.

(14) And by their prayer for you, which long after you.--The structure of the Greek is again ungrammatical, but the following gives a somewhat more accurate representation: And while they long after you, in supplication for you, on account of the exceeding grace of God that rests on you. He seems half lost in his anticipations of what will follow when he hands over the contributions of the Gentiles to the "saints" at Jerusalem. Their utterance of praise and thanksgiving will, he is sure, be followed by a yearning prayer of intercession for their benefactors.

Verse 14. - And by their prayer for you. These words are joined by our Authorized Version with "glorifying God." The saints at Jerusalem would, in consequence of the proved sincerity of the Corinthians, glorify God with thanksgiving for their faithfulness and kindness, by prayer for them. The Revisers take the clause with the following participle, "while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, long after you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you." This is the only right view of the construction. Long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you; literally, yearn for you because of the grace of God which overabounds to you.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

prayers
δεήσει (deēsei)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1162: Supplication, prayer, entreaty. From deomai; a petition.

for
ὑπὲρ (hyper)
Preposition
Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above.

you
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

will express their affection
ἐπιποθούντων (epipothountōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1971: From epi and potheo; to dote upon, i.e. Intensely crave possession.

for you,
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

because of
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

surpassing
ὑπερβάλλουσαν (hyperballousan)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5235: To surpass, excel, exceed, transcend. From huper and ballo; to throw beyod the usual mark, i.e. to surpass.

grace
χάριν (charin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.

God
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

[has given]
ἐφ’ (eph’)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

you.
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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