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</div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/9.htm">New International Version</a> And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> while they long for you and pray for you, because of the surpassing grace of God upon you. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And their supplication is for you, longing for you on account of the surpassing grace of God upon you. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">New King James Version</a> and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the exceeding grace of God in you. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> while they also, by prayer on your behalf, yearn for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> while they also, by prayer on your behalf, yearn for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> while they also, by prayer on your behalf, yearn for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> while they also, by prayer on your behalf, long for you because of the surpassing grace of God on you. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And as they pray on your behalf, they will have deep affection for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And they will have deep affection for you in their prayers on your behalf because of the surpassing grace of God in you. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, long after you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Now they are praying for you and want to see you, because God used you to bless them so very much. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, long after you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> With deep affection they will pray for you because of the extreme kindness that God has shown you. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> And so with deep affection they will pray for you because of the extraordinary grace God has shown you. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> And so in their prayers for you they will long for you because of God's exceptional grace that was shown to you. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/9.htm">NET Bible</a> And in their prayers on your behalf they long for you because of the extraordinary grace God has shown to you. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> while they themselves also, with petition on your behalf, yearn for you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And by their prayer for you, who long after you, for the exceeding grace of God in you. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/9.htm">World English Bible</a> while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, yearn for you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and by their supplication in your behalf, longing after you because of the exceeding grace of God on you; <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And their supplication is for you, longing for you on account of the surpassing grace of God upon you. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and by their supplication in your behalf, longing after you because of the exceeding grace of God upon you; <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And by their prayer for you, longing for you through the exceeding grace of God upon you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And in their praying for you, being desirous of you, because of the excellent grace of God in you. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and they offer prayers for you, being solicitous about you, because of the excellent grace of God within you. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Bible</a> while in prayer on your behalf they long for you, because of the surpassing grace of God upon you. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> while they long for you and pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God that he has given you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they offer prayer on your behalf with greater love, because of the abundance of the grace of God which has been on you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they offer prayer for you with the love of many because of the abundance of the grace of God which is upon you.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and through their prayer in your behalf, earnestly longing to see you on account of the grace of God superabounding unto you. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and with their prayers for you, greatly longing after you, on account of the transcendent grace of God in you. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and you will have the advantage of their earnest prayers, for the exceeding favour God has bestowed upon them by you: <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> they also, with supplication for you, longing after you on account of the exceeding grace of God upon you. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And in their prayer for you, who long after you because of the transcendent grace of God towards you. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/9-14.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=1684" 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/9.htm">God Loves a Cheerful Giver</a> …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. 14<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/1162.htm" title="1162: deēsei (N-DFS) -- Supplication, prayer, entreaty. From deomai; a petition.">prayers</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1971.htm" title="1971: epipothountōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- From epi and potheo; to dote upon, i.e. Intensely crave possession.">will express their affection</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">for you,</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">because of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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/5235.htm" title="5235: hyperballousan (V-PPA-AFS) -- To surpass, excel, exceed, transcend. From huper and ballo; to throw beyod the usual mark, i.e. to surpass.">surpassing</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charin (N-AFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">has given</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> 15Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!…<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="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Ephesians 3:16-19</a> 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 ... <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9</a> 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, <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="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11</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="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4-5</a> 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, <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-11.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:11-12</a> 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. <a href="/galatians/6-18.htm">Galatians 6:18</a> The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen. <a href="/1_peter/1-2.htm">1 Peter 1:2</a> 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. <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_thessalonians/5-25.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:25</a> Brothers, pray for us as well. <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="/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/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a> They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. <a href="/john/17-20.htm">John 17:20-23</a> 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— ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.by.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11</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="/ezra/6-8.htm">Ezra 6:8-10</a> 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… <a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1,2</a> 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.<a href="/2_samuel/13-29.htm">2 Samuel 13:29</a> 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.<a href="/romans/1-11.htm">Romans 1:11</a> For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;<a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Philippians 1:8</a> For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.the exceeding.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1,6,7</a> Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; … <a href="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4,5</a> I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; … <a href="/1_timothy/1-14.htm">1 Timothy 1:14</a> And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Account</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Ardent</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Longing</a> <a href="/acts/2-18.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-19.htm">Resting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">Supplication</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Supplications</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">Surpassing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-5.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-32.htm">Yearn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-10.htm">Account</a> <a href="/genesis/30-38.htm">Ardent</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-5.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-9.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/galatians/5-5.htm">Longing</a> <a href="/james/3-11.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-7.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-16.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Resting</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Supplication</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">Supplications</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-5.htm">Surpassing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-12.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Yearn</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 9</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">He yields the reason why he sent Titus and his brothers beforehand.</a> 6. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">And he proceeds in stirring them up to a bountiful alms, as being but a kind of sowing of seed,</a> 10. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">which shall return a great increase to them,</a> 13. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">and occasion a great sacrifice of thanksgivings unto God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </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/9.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/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And their prayers for you This phrase highlights the reciprocal relationship between the Corinthians and those who benefit from their generosity. In the early church, prayer was a vital means of expressing support and unity among believers. The prayers of the recipients reflect gratitude and a deep spiritual connection, emphasizing the communal nature of the early Christian communities. This aligns with other New Testament teachings on intercessory prayer, such as in <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a>, where believers are encouraged to pray for one another.will express their affection for you The affection mentioned here is a result of the Corinthians' generosity and the spiritual bond it creates. In the Greco-Roman world, acts of kindness and generosity were highly valued and often led to strong social bonds. This affection is not merely emotional but is rooted in the shared faith and mission of the church. It reflects the love that Jesus commanded His followers to have for one another, as seen in <a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a>, where love is the defining mark of discipleship.because of the surpassing grace The term "surpassing grace" indicates an extraordinary measure of God's favor and blessing. This grace is not only the source of the Corinthians' ability to give but also the reason for the recipients' gratitude and prayers. It underscores the theological concept that all good things come from God, as seen in <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a>. This grace is transformative, enabling believers to act beyond their natural capacities, reflecting the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.God has given you This phrase attributes the source of all blessings and abilities to God. It reinforces the biblical principle that God is the ultimate provider, as seen throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a>, where God is described as supplying all needs. This acknowledgment of divine provision is central to the Christian understanding of stewardship, where believers are seen as caretakers of God's gifts, called to use them for His glory and the benefit of others.<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, addressing issues of generosity and the grace of giving. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinthians.htm">Corinthians</a> - The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in Corinth known for their spiritual gifts but also for their struggles with unity and moral issues. 3. <a href="/topical/m/macedonian_churches.htm">Macedonian Churches</a> - Mentioned earlier in the chapter as examples of generosity despite their poverty, inspiring the Corinthians to give. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> - The source of the surpassing grace mentioned in the verse, enabling believers to give generously. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem_church.htm">Jerusalem Church</a> - The intended recipients of the collection, experiencing poverty and in need of support from other Christian communities.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_intercessory_prayer.htm">The Power of Intercessory Prayer</a> The prayers of others are powerful and can strengthen and encourage us. We should both seek and offer intercessory prayer within our communities. <a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_god's_grace.htm">The Impact of God's Grace</a> God's grace is transformative, enabling us to act beyond our natural capacities. Recognize and rely on this grace in all aspects of life, especially in giving. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_witness.htm">Generosity as a Witness</a> Our generosity can be a testimony to others of God's work in our lives. Let your giving reflect the grace you have received. <a href="/topical/b/building_community_through_prayer_and_giving.htm">Building Community through Prayer and Giving</a> Prayer and generosity are foundational to building strong Christian communities. Engage actively in both to foster unity and support. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_god's_provision.htm">Gratitude for God's Provision</a> Acknowledge and give thanks for the ways God provides for us, enabling us to be a blessing to others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 9</a> <a href="/q/why_does_prayer_not_heal_amputees.htm">Why does prayer not heal amputees?</a> <a href="/q/why_doesn't_god_answer_my_prayers.htm">Why doesn't God answer my prayers?</a> <a href="/q/am_i_ready_to_be_sent.htm">Am I ready to be sent?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_true_christian.htm">What defines a true Christian?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>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. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1162.htm">Strong's 1162: </a> Supplication, prayer, entreaty. From deomai; a petition. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. 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. will express their affection ἐπιποθούντων (epipothountōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1971.htm">Strong's 1971: </a> From epi and potheo; to dote upon, i.e. Intensely crave possession. for you, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. because of διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative 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. surpassing ὑπερβάλλουσαν (hyperballousan) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5235.htm">Strong's 5235: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [has given] ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. you. ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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