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Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many. <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> of you also joining together for us by supplication, so that thanks may be given for us by many persons for the grace bestowed toward us through many. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> you also helping together in prayer for us, that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the gift granted to us through many. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> if you also join in helping us through your prayers, so that thanks may be given by many persons in our behalf for the favor granted to us through the prayers of many. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> you also joining in helping us through your prayers, so that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the favor bestowed on us through the prayers of many. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> you also joining in helping us through your prayers, that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the favor bestowed upon us through the prayers of many. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> you also joining in helping us through your prayers on our behalf, so that thanks may be given on our behalf by many persons for the gracious gift bestowed on us through the prayers of many. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> while you join in helping us by your prayers. Then thanks will be given by many persons on our behalf for the gracious gift [of deliverance] granted to us through the prayers of many [believers]. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> while you join in helping us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gift that came to us through the prayers of many. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> while you join in helping us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gift that came to us through the prayers of many. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed upon us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Please help us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks for the blessings we receive in answer to all these prayers. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed upon us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> since you are also joining to help us when you pray for us. Then many people will thank God for the favor he will show us because many people prayed for us. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> as you help us by means of your prayers for us. So it will be that the many prayers for us will be answered, and God will bless us; and many will raise their voices to him in thanksgiving for us. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> as you also help us by your prayers for us. Then many people will thank God on our behalf because of the favor shown us through the prayers of many. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on your behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> as you also join in helping us by prayer, so that many people may give thanks to God on our behalf for the gracious gift given to us through the help of many. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> you also helping together on our behalf by your petition; that, for the gift bestowed on us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> while you on your part lend us your aid in entreaty for us, so that from many lips thanksgivings may rise on our behalf for the boon granted to us at the intercession of many. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> you also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift given to us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on your behalf. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> you also working together for us by your supplication, that the gift through many persons to us, through many, may be thankfully acknowledged for us. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> of you also joining together for us by supplication, so that thanks may be given for us by many persons for the grace bestowed toward us through many. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> ye working together also for us by your supplication, that the gift through many persons to us, through many may be thankfully acknowledged for us. <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And ye serving together for us in prayer, that of many faces, the favor to us by many thanks be returned by us.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> You helping withal in prayer for us: that for this gift obtained for us, by the means of many persons, thanks may be given by many in our behalf. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And you are assisting, with your prayers for us, so that from many persons, by that which is a gift in us, thanks may be given through many persons, because of us. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> as you help us with prayer, so that thanks may be given by many on our behalf for the gift granted us through the prayers of many. A. Past Relationships <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> as you also join in helping us by your prayers, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> You also helping by your supplications for us, that for his gift bestowed upon us, by means of many persons, thanks may be given by many on our behalf. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> By the help of your prayers for our persons, that his gift to us may be a favor done for the sake of the many, that the many may confess him because of us.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> if you also unite in prayer for our aid, that the favor bestowed on us, through the intercession of many persons, may cause thanks to be given by many for us.<CM> <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> you also cooperating in our behalf in prayer; in order that, the gift which is bestowed upon us from many persons, may through many be a source of thanks given in our behalf. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> ye also labouring together for us in prayer, that from many persons thanks may be given on our behalf for the gifts bestowed on us by many.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> being assisted by your prayers for me, so that thanks may be returned by many, for the gracious deliverance procur'd me by their prayers. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> while you on your part lend us your aid in entreaty for us, so that from many lips thanksgivings may rise on our behalf for the boon granted to us at the intercession of many. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the mercy bestowed upon us by means of many persons, thanks may be given by many on our behalf. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> you also assisting by prayer for us, that the favor obtained for us by the prayers of many might be thankfully acknowledged by many on our account. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=108" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/1.htm">The God of All Comfort</a> …10He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, 11<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">as you</a> <a href="/greek/4943.htm" title="4943: synypourgountōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- From sun and a derivative of a compound of hupo and the base of ergon; to be a co-auxiliary, i.e. Assist.">help</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. "></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">by</a> <a href="/greek/1162.htm" title="1162: deēsei (N-DFS) -- Supplication, prayer, entreaty. From deomai; a petition.">your prayers.</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollōn (Adj-GNP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/4383.htm" title="4383: prosōpōn (N-GNP) -- From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person."></a> <a href="/greek/2168.htm" title="2168: eucharistēthē (V-ASP-3S) -- From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.">will give thanks</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our behalf</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5486.htm" title="5486: charisma (N-NNS) -- From charizomai; a gratuity, i.e. Deliverance;, a endowment, i.e. religious qualification, or miraculous faculty.">favor shown</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmas (PPro-A1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">in answer to</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollōn (Adj-GMP) -- Much, many; often. ">their prayers.</a> 12And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Philippians 1:19</a> because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance. <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Romans 15:30</a> 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. <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18-19</a> 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. / Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel, <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3</a> 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. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-25.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:25</a> Brothers, pray for us as well. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:1</a> 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. <a href="/philemon/1-22.htm">Philemon 1:22</a> In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you. <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> 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. <a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Acts 12:5</a> So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him. <a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Acts 12:12</a> And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying. <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1</a> First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— <a href="/hebrews/13-18.htm">Hebrews 13:18</a> Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26-27</a> 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. <a href="/1_samuel/12-23.htm">1 Samuel 12:23</a> As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way. <a href="/job/42-8.htm">Job 42:8-10</a> So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.” / So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD had told them; and the LORD accepted Job’s prayer. / After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>You also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed on us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.helping.<a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">2 Corinthians 9:14</a> And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.<a href="/isaiah/37-4.htm">Isaiah 37:4</a> It may be the LORD thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God, and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that is left.<a href="/isaiah/62-6.htm">Isaiah 62:6,7</a> I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence, … that.<a href="/2_corinthians/4-15.htm">2 Corinthians 4:15</a> For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.<a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">2 Corinthians 9:11,12</a> Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/9-22.htm">Acknowledged</a> <a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Aid</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-29.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-10.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-17.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/romans/14-16.htm">Boon</a> <a href="/ezra/8-23.htm">Entreaty</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-2.htm">Granted</a> <a 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href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Aid</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-15.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-22.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/james/1-17.htm">Boon</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">Entreaty</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">Help</a> <a href="/philemon/1-13.htm">Helping</a> <a href="/exodus/22-25.htm">Lend</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-7.htm">Means</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-14.htm">Part</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-2.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-14.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/galatians/4-2.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">Supplication</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-30.htm">Thankfully</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-15.htm">Thanksgiving</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-15.htm">Thanksgivings</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-17.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-21.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-16.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-12.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 1</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">Paul salutes the Corinthians;</a> 3. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">he encourages them against troubles, </a> 5. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm">by the comforts and deliverances which God had given him,</a> 8. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">so particularly in his late danger in Asia.</a> 12. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">And calling both his own conscience and theirs,</a> 15. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">he excuses his not coming to them, as proceeding not of lightness, </a> 23. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm">but of his care for them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table 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</td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>as you help us by your prayers The Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of intercessory prayer in the life of the early church. The phrase highlights the communal aspect of prayer, where believers support one another spiritually. In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, a city known for its diverse population and significant trade routes, which made it a hub for various cultural and religious influences. The early Christians in Corinth faced numerous challenges, including persecution and internal divisions. By asking for their prayers, Paul acknowledges the power of collective prayer in overcoming these challenges. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the body of Christ working together, as seen in passages like <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a>, which underscores the effectiveness of righteous prayer.Then many will give thanks on our behalf Paul anticipates that the prayers of the Corinthians will lead to deliverance and blessings, resulting in widespread thanksgiving. This reflects a common biblical pattern where God's intervention leads to communal praise, as seen in the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/107-8.htm">Psalm 107:8</a>). The phrase suggests a cycle of prayer, divine intervention, and thanksgiving, which strengthens the faith of the community. Historically, thanksgiving was a significant aspect of Jewish and early Christian worship, often expressed through psalms and hymns during gatherings.for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers The "favor" mentioned here refers to God's grace and deliverance, which Paul attributes to the prayers of the Corinthians. This highlights the belief in divine providence and the efficacy of prayer in bringing about God's will. The concept of favor or grace is central to Paul's theology, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, where salvation is described as a gift of grace. In the cultural context of the time, favor was often associated with patronage systems, where benefactors provided for their clients. Paul redefines this concept spiritually, portraying God as the ultimate benefactor who responds to the prayers of His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> - The apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians, seeking their prayers for his ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinthians.htm">Corinthians</a> - The recipients of the letter, members of the church in Corinth, who are encouraged to participate in Paul's ministry through prayer. 3. <a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer</a> - The act of communicating with God, which Paul emphasizes as a means of support and thanksgiving. 4. <a href="/topical/t/thanksgiving.htm">Thanksgiving</a> - The response of gratitude that Paul anticipates from many as a result of answered prayers. 5. <a href="/topical/f/favor.htm">Favor</a> - The grace or blessing that Paul expects to receive as a result of the prayers of the Corinthians.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_intercessory_prayer.htm">The Power of Intercessory Prayer</a> Paul underscores the importance of intercessory prayer, showing that it is a vital part of the Christian community's support system. Believers are encouraged to pray for one another, knowing that God hears and answers prayers. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_thanksgiving.htm">Community and Thanksgiving</a> The passage highlights the communal aspect of prayer and thanksgiving. When prayers are answered, it leads to a collective expression of gratitude, strengthening the bonds within the Christian community. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god's_favor.htm">Dependence on God's Favor</a> Paul acknowledges that any success or favor in his ministry is due to God's grace, accessed through the prayers of the saints. This teaches believers to rely on God's favor rather than their own efforts. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a> By asking for prayer, Paul demonstrates humility and the need for support during trials. Believers are reminded that it is okay to seek help and that prayer is a powerful tool in overcoming difficulties. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_gratitude.htm">The Role of Gratitude</a> Gratitude is a natural response to answered prayers. This passage encourages believers to cultivate a heart of thankfulness, recognizing God's work in their lives and the lives of others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 1</a> <a href="/q/what's_first_communion's_meaning.htm">What is the meaning of First Communion?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_didache_refer_to.htm">What does the Didache refer to?</a> <a href="/q/where's_proof_of_divine_healings_today.htm">1 Corinthians 12:9 - Where is the scientific validation for miraculous healings in modern times if they truly originate from God?</a> <a href="/q/is_king_abgar's_letter_to_jesus_real.htm">What should a new believer do next?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) Ye also helping together by prayer . . .--They too to whom he writes can help him as he helps them. Indirectly he asks their prayers for him, but he does so with a refined delicacy of feeling, by assuming that they are already praying, and that their prayers are helpful.That for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons.--The Greek word for "person" (prosopon) is elsewhere throughout the New Testament translated "face" or "countenance," or "person" in the sense of "outward appearance." It has been suggested that that may be its meaning even here: that thanksgiving may be offered from many upturned faces. The use of the word prosopop?ia, however, for "personifying," and of prosopon for the characters in a drama, indicates that the noun was beginning to be used in a different sense, and this must clearly have been well established when it came to be used in theological language for the three "persons" of the Godhead. It is interesting to note, however, as a fact in the history of language, that, if this be its meaning here, it is probably one of the earliest extant instances of its being so used.The "gift," in this instance, is the deliverance from danger and suffering spoken of in the previous verse. Safety and health deserved the name not less truly than prophecy and the gift of tongues. He assumes, with the same subtle refinement as before, that they will be as ready to give thanks for his recovery or deliverance as they were to pray for it.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Ye also helping together by prayer for us. St. Paul had a deep conviction of the efficacy of intercessory prayer (<a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Romans 15:30, 31</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Philippians 1:19</a>; <a href="/philemon/1-22.htm">Philemon 1:22</a>). By the means of many persons; literally, from many faces. Probably the word prosopon here has its literal meaning. The verse, then, means "that from many faces the gift to us may be thankfully acknowledged by many on our behalf." God, he implies, will be well pleased when he sees the gratitude beaming from the many countenances of those who thank him for his answer to their prayers on his behalf. The word for "gift" is charisma, which means a gift of grace, a gift of the Spirit (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>as you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. help συνυπουργούντων (synypourgountōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4943.htm">Strong's 4943: </a> From sun and a derivative of a compound of hupo and the base of ergon; to be a co-auxiliary, i.e. Assist. us ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. by τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [your] prayers. δεήσει (deēsei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1162.htm">Strong's 1162: </a> Supplication, prayer, entreaty. From deomai; a petition. Then ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. many πολλῶν (pollōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. will give thanks εὐχαριστηθῇ (eucharistēthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2168.htm">Strong's 2168: </a> From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal. on ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. our behalf ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. for ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. favor shown χάρισμα (charisma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5486.htm">Strong's 5486: </a> From charizomai; a gratuity, i.e. Deliverance;, a endowment, i.e. religious qualification, or miraculous faculty. us ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. in answer to διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. [ their prayers ]. πολλῶν (pollōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 1:11 You also helping together on our behalf (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 1:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 1:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 1:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 1:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>