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.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian church following a severe crisis, explaining how their intercession secured divine favor for his impending deliverance.

The words — συνυπουργούντων (sunupourgountōn) literally means joining together in service, describing how the Corinthians cooperate with Paul’s ministry through their supplication (δέησις, deēsis).

The thread — This cooperative prayer dynamic appears in Philippians 1:19, where believers’ prayers and the Spirit’s provision work together for Paul’s distress, and in Acts 12:5, where the church fervently prays for Peter’s deliverance.

Why it lands — It requires the reader to recognize that communal prayer actively participates in God’s work, shifting focus from human effort to shared dependence on divine response.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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.

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.
2 Corinthians 4:15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow, to the glory of God.
Acts 12:5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.
Colossians 4:3 as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
Philemon 1:22 In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
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.
Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
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.