Bible Strands
2 Corinthians 9:14
And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian church regarding the collection for Jerusalem believers. He addresses them immediately after describing how their generous contribution will prompt other saints to glorify God.
The words — ἐπιποθούντων (epipothountōn) denotes a deep longing or affection. δεήσει (deēsei) refers to supplication or prayer.
The thread — The linkage between divine grace and communal love runs through Philippians 4:1, 1 Timothy 1:14, and 2 Timothy 1:16. These passages consistently tie God's gracious work to the practical expression of faith and affection among believers.
Why it lands — The text states that the Corinthians' generosity demonstrates the surpassing grace God gave them, which naturally produces intercessory love from other believers. It requires readers to treat giving as a response to grace that yields gratitude, not a transaction to secure favor.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.
Cross-references
- Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
- 1 Timothy 1:14 And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
- 2 Timothy 1:16 May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
- Romans 1:11 For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,
- 2 Corinthians 8:1 Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
- 2 Corinthians 8:6 So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.
- Philippians 1:8 God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:18 I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
- 2 Samuel 13:29 So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had ordered. Then all the other sons of the king got up, and each one fled on his mule.
- Ezra 6:8 I hereby decree what you must do for these elders of the Jews who are rebuilding this house of God: The cost is to be paid in full to these men from the royal treasury out of the taxes of the provinces west of the Euphrates, so that the work will not be hindered.