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2 Corinthians 9:13
Because 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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian church while coordinating the delivery of a financial collection for Jerusalem believers. He addresses the moment when the Gentile believers' gift is being sent to complete the relief effort.
The words — δοκιμῆς (dokimēs) translates literally as "proof" or "verified result," and δοξάζοντες (doxazontes) means "glorifying." The text states that the saints will glorify God because the ministry's verified outcome produces their response.
The thread — This pattern of visible obedience directing praise to God appears in Matthew 5:16 and Hebrews 13:16, where good deeds and sharing function as tangible sacrifices that elicit worship.
Why it lands — The verse requires readers to understand that practical generosity and obedient confession produce observable results that compel others to worship God. It demands active participation in the gospel's material expression rather than isolated belief.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;
Cross-references
- Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
- Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
- 2 Corinthians 2:12 Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord,
- Galatians 1:24 And they glorified God because of me.
- Psalms 50:23 He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rightly orders his way, I will show the salvation of God.”
- Matthew 9:8 When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
- Luke 6:46 Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say?
- John 15:8 This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.
- Acts 4:21 After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.
- Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”