CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>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.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/2_corinthians/9-13.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/9/47_2Co_09_13.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="2 Corinthians 9:13 - God Loves a Cheerful Giver" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="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." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/2_corinthians/9-13.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/2_corinthians/9-13.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/2_corinthians/">2 Corinthians</a> > <a href="/2_corinthians/9.htm">Chapter 9</a> > Verse 13</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad13.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm" title="2 Corinthians 9:12">◄</a> 2 Corinthians 9:13 <a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm" title="2 Corinthians 9:14">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Greek </a> </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> Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> By their approval of this service, they will glorify God because of your submission that comes from your confession of the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of your contribution for them and for all others, <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> through the proof of this service, glorifying God at your submission of confession to the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of the participation toward them and toward all. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">King James Bible</a> 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; <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/9.htm">New King James Version</a> while, through the proof of this ministry, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal sharing with them and all men, <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Because of the proof given by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all, <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> Because of the proof given by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all, <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Because of the proof given by this ministry they will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all, <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Because of the proven character given by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ and for the generosity of your fellowship toward them and toward all, <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Because of this act of ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to the gospel of Christ which you confess, as well as for your generous participation [in this gift] for them and for all [the other believers in need], <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Because of the proof provided by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They will glorify God for your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with others through the proof provided by this service. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> seeing that through the proving of you by this ministration they glorify God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution unto them and unto all; <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The way in which you have proved yourselves by this service will bring honor and praise to God. You believed the message about Christ, and you obeyed it by sharing generously with God's people and with everyone else. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> seeing that through the proving of you by this ministration they glorify God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution unto them and unto all; <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You will honor God through this genuine act of service because of your commitment to spread the Good News of Christ and because of your generosity in sharing with them and everyone else. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> And because of the proof which this service of yours brings, many will give glory to God for your loyalty to the gospel of Christ, which you profess, and for your generosity in sharing with them and everyone else. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Because your service in giving proves your love, you will be glorifying God as you obey what your confession of the Messiah's gospel demands, since you are generous in sharing with them and with everyone else. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Through the evidence of this service they will glorify God because of your obedience to your confession in the gospel of Christ and the generosity of your sharing with them and with everyone. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all; <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> While by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution to them, and to all men; <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For, by the practical proof of it which you exhibit in this service, you cause God to be extolled for your fidelity to your professed adherence to the Good News of the Christ, and for the liberality of your contributions for them and for all who are in need, <a href="/web/2_corinthians/9.htm">World English Bible</a> seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> through the proof of this ministry glorifying God for the subjection of your confession to the good news of the Christ, and [for] the liberality of the fellowship to them and to all, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> through the proof of this service, glorifying God at your submission of confession to the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of the participation toward them and toward all. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> through the proof of this ministration glorifying God for the subjection of your confession to the good news of the Christ, and for the liberality of the fellowship to them and to all, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> By the proof of this service honouring God for the subjection of your assent to the good news of Christ, and to the simplicity of mutual participation to them and to all;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> By the proof of this ministry, glorifying God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the simplicity of your communicating unto them, and unto all. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so, through the evidence of this ministry, you glorify God by the obedience of your confession in the Gospel of Christ, and by the simplicity of your communion with them and with everyone, <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Through the evidence of this service, you are glorifying God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ and the generosity of your contribution to them and to all others, <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Through the testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ and by the generosity of your sharing with them and with all others,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> By this experiment of charitable service they glorify God in that you have subjected yourselves to the faith of the gospel of Christ, and through your generosity you have become partakers with them and with all men, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For because of the experience of this service, they glorify God that you submitted to the confession of The Gospel of The Messiah, and you became partners in your right of heirship with them and with every person.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> (since through the proof which this service gives, they glorify God for your acknowledged subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution for them, and for all;) <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> through the approval of this ministry, glorifying God in the submission of your testimony to the gospel of Christ, and the purity of your fellowship unto them and unto all; <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> (while by the evidence of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberality towards them, and towards all men;) <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> having this proof of you by such a supply, they will glorify God for your profess'd subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution to them as well as others; <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For, by the practical proof of it which you exhibit in this service, you cause God to be extolled for your fidelity to your professed adherence to the Good News of the Christ, and for the liberality of your contributions for them and for all who are in need, <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> through the proof of this ministry, glorifying God for the subjection of your confession to the Gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all; <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> (While from the experience of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the gospel of Christ, and the liberality of your communication to them, and to all men.) <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/9-13.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=1668" 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> …12For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. 13<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: tēs (Art-GFS) -- 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/1382.htm" title="1382: dokimēs (N-GFS) -- A trial, proof; tried, approved character. From the same as dokimos; test; by implication, trustiness.">proof</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautēs (DPro-GFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1248.htm" title="1248: diakonias (N-GFS) -- Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.">ministry provides,</a> <a href="/greek/1392.htm" title="1392: doxazontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious.">the saints will glorify</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">for</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."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5292.htm" title="5292: hypotagē (N-DFS) -- Subjection, submission, obedience. From hupotasso; subordination.">obedient</a> <a href="/greek/3671.htm" title="3671: homologias (N-GFS) -- A profession, confession. From the same as homologeo; acknowledgment.">confession</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.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- 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/2098.htm" title="2098: euangelion (N-ANS) -- From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.">gospel</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/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">of Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/572.htm" title="572: haplotēti (N-DFS) -- Simplicity, sincerity, purity, graciousness. From haplous; singleness, i.e. sincerity, or generosity.">for the generosity</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of your</a> <a href="/greek/2842.htm" title="2842: koinōnias (N-GFS) -- From koinonos; partnership, i.e. participation, or intercourse, or benefaction.">contribution</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.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all the others.</a> 14And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.…<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="/james/2-18.htm">James 2:18</a> But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. <a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a> In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. <a href="/philippians/1-11.htm">Philippians 1:11</a> filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a> Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. <a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26-27</a> For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a> And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a> If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a> All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need. <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18</a> Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a> For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ... <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a> Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. <a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a> For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Colossians 1:10</a> so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution to them, and to all men;they.<a href="/psalms/50-23.htm">Psalm 50:23</a> Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.<a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a> Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.<a href="/john/15-8.htm">John 15:8</a> Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.professed.<a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">2 Corinthians 10:5</a> Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;<a href="/luke/6-46.htm">Luke 6:46</a> And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?<a href="/romans/10-16.htm">Romans 10:16</a> But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?and for.<a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a> But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Accompanies</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-8.htm">Acknowledging</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/14-11.htm">Confession</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">Contribution</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Contributions</a> <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Distribution</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">Exhibit</a> <a href="/acts/15-10.htm">Experiment</a> <a href="/acts/19-17.htm">Extolled</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">Fidelity</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">Generosity</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-20.htm">Glorify</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-31.htm">Glorifying</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-18.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">Liberality</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Ministration</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Ministry</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Need</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-18.htm">News</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-5.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">Others</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-3.htm">Practical</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/matthew/14-7.htm">Professed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">Proved</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Proving</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Sharing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">Subjection</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Test</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/acts/5-4.htm">Whiles</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/40-10.htm">Accompanies</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">Acknowledging</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">Confession</a> <a href="/philippians/1-5.htm">Contribution</a> <a href="/exodus/36-3.htm">Contributions</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-4.htm">Distribution</a> <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Exhibit</a> <a href="/acts/5-9.htm">Experiment</a> <a href="/psalms/66-17.htm">Extolled</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">Fidelity</a> <a href="/matthew/20-15.htm">Generosity</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-5.htm">Glorify</a> <a href="/galatians/1-24.htm">Glorifying</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-14.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Liberality</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-8.htm">Ministration</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-8.htm">Ministry</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-2.htm">Need</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-14.htm">News</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-15.htm">Others</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-3.htm">Practical</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-15.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">Professed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-3.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Proved</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-10.htm">Proving</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-8.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">Sharing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">Subjection</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">Test</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-29.htm">Whiles</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-15.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-19.htm">Yourselves</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>Because of the proof this ministry provides This phrase highlights the tangible evidence of the ministry's effectiveness. In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul is referring to the collection for the Jerusalem church, which serves as a testament to the unity and love among believers. The "proof" is not just in words but in action, demonstrating the sincerity of their faith (<a href="/james/2-18.htm">James 2:18</a>). This act of giving is a practical expression of the gospel's transformative power, showing that faith without works is dead (<a href="/james/2-26.htm">James 2:26</a>).The saints will glorify God The term "saints" refers to the believers, particularly those in Jerusalem who are receiving the aid. The act of glorifying God is a central theme throughout Scripture, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/115.htm">Psalm 115:1</a> and <a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a>. The generosity of the Corinthians leads to thanksgiving and praise, fulfilling the purpose of good works as a testimony to God's grace and provision.For your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ This phrase underscores the importance of obedience in the Christian faith. The "confession of the gospel" implies a public declaration and living out of one's faith in Jesus Christ. Obedience is a recurring theme in the New Testament, as seen in <a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a>, where Jesus says, "If you love me, keep my commands." The Corinthians' actions are a direct response to the gospel, showing that true faith results in obedience (<a href="/romans/1-5.htm">Romans 1:5</a>).And for the generosity of your contribution to them Generosity is a hallmark of Christian living, reflecting the character of God who gives abundantly (<a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>). The Corinthians' contribution is not just financial but also a symbol of their love and solidarity with the broader body of Christ. This act of giving is reminiscent of the early church's practice of sharing resources (<a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>), demonstrating the unity and mutual care among believers.And to all the others This phrase indicates that the impact of the Corinthians' generosity extends beyond the immediate recipients. It suggests a ripple effect, where their actions inspire and encourage others within the Christian community. This aligns with the principle found in <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14</a>, where Paul speaks of equality and mutual support among churches. The broader implication is that acts of kindness and generosity have far-reaching effects, promoting unity and strengthening the church as a whole.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth regarding their generosity and the impact of their ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, encouraged to continue their generous support for the saints in Jerusalem. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_saints_in_jerusalem.htm">The Saints in Jerusalem</a> The beneficiaries of the Corinthian church's generosity, facing hardship and in need of support. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The ultimate recipient of glory through the obedience and generosity of believers. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_gospel_of_christ.htm">The Gospel of Christ</a> The message of salvation and the foundation for the Corinthians' obedience and generosity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_the_gospel.htm">Obedience to the Gospel</a> Our actions should reflect our commitment to the teachings of Christ. The Corinthians' generosity was a testament to their obedience to the gospel. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_worship.htm">Generosity as Worship</a> Giving is not just a financial transaction but an act of worship that brings glory to God. Our contributions should be made with a heart of worship. <a href="/topical/i/impact_of_ministry.htm">Impact of Ministry</a> The ministry of giving has a ripple effect, leading others to glorify God. Our generosity can inspire faith and gratitude in others. <a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a> The church is called to support one another, especially in times of need. Our contributions can provide relief and encouragement to fellow believers. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Our earthly resources are tools for eternal purposes. By investing in God's kingdom, we store up treasures in heaven.<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/what_are_spiritual_disciplines.htm">What are spiritual disciplines?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_appear_silent_or_absent.htm">Why does God appear silent or absent?</a> <a href="/q/extra-biblical_proof_of_aquila's_church.htm">1 Corinthians 16:19 - Is there any credible extra-biblical source confirming Aquila and Prisca's house church, or is this couple's ministry only found in Scripture?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_role_of_church_ushers.htm">What is the role of church ushers?</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>(13) Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God.--The construction of the Greek sentence is again that of a participle which has no direct grammatical connection with what precedes, but the English version sufficiently expresses the meaning. Test would, perhaps, be a better word than "experiment." The word is the same as that rendered, with a needless variation, "experience" in <a href="/romans/5-4.htm" title="And patience, experience; and experience, hope:">Romans 5:4</a>, "trial" in <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm" title="How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.">2Corinthians 8:2</a>, "proof" in <a href="/2_corinthians/13-3.htm" title="Since you seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.">2Corinthians 13:3</a>.Your professed subjection.--The English version makes the not unfrequent mistake of merging the genitive in a somewhat weak adjective. Literally, in your obedience to the confession of faith. The latter noun is used in this sense in <a href="/context/1_timothy/6-12.htm" title="Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto you are also called, and have professed a good profession before many witnesses.">1Timothy 6:12-13</a>; <a href="/hebrews/3-1.htm" title="Why, holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;">Hebrews 3:1</a>; <a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm" title="Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.">Hebrews 4:14</a>. The word seems to have acquired a half-technical significance, like that which attaches to "faith" and "religion" used objectively. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - By the experiment of this ministration; rather, by the test (of your love) furnished by this ministration (<a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">2 Corinthians 8:2</a>). For your professed subjection; literally, for the submission of your confession to the gospel of Christ. And for your liberal distribution unto them; rather, and for the simplicity of your fellowship towards them. A large contribution would prove two things; namely, (1) that the Corinthians showed due subjection to the truths and duties which they theoretically accepted as resulting from the gospel; and (2) that they were united to their Jewish-Christian brethren and to all others in single-hearted fellowship. It is very doubtful whether haplotes ever means "liberality," and koinonia is here better understood of "communion" than of "communication." Unto all men. For if the Corinthians behaved with such brotherly kindness to the once-despised Jews, who were now their Christian brethren, they would be not likely to refuse fellowship with any others. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>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 τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive 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. proof δοκιμῆς (dokimēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1382.htm">Strong's 1382: </a> A trial, proof; tried, approved character. From the same as dokimos; test; by implication, trustiness. this ταύτης (tautēs) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. ministry {provides}, διακονίας (diakonias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1248.htm">Strong's 1248: </a> Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. [the saints] will glorify δοξάζοντες (doxazontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1392.htm">Strong's 1392: </a> To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious. God Θεὸν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. for ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. your 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. obedient ὑποταγῇ (hypotagē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5292.htm">Strong's 5292: </a> Subjection, submission, obedience. From hupotasso; subordination. confession ὁμολογίας (homologias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3671.htm">Strong's 3671: </a> A profession, confession. From the same as homologeo; acknowledgment. of εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative 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. gospel εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2098.htm">Strong's 2098: </a> From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. of Christ, Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [for the] generosity ἁπλότητι (haplotēti) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_572.htm">Strong's 572: </a> Simplicity, sincerity, purity, graciousness. From haplous; singleness, i.e. sincerity, or generosity. of [your] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive 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. contribution κοινωνίας (koinōnias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2842.htm">Strong's 2842: </a> From koinonos; partnership, i.e. participation, or intercourse, or benefaction. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. them αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. all [the others]. πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">2 Corinthians 9:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">2 Corinthians 9:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">2 Corinthians 9:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">2 Corinthians 9:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">2 Corinthians 9:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">2 Corinthians 9:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">2 Corinthians 9:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">2 Corinthians 9:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">2 Corinthians 9:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">2 Corinthians 9:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 9:13 Seeing that through the proof given (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 9:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 9:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 9:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 9:14" /></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>