2 Corinthians 9:14 “And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, becaus…”

2 Corinthians 9:14

And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.

World English Bible

while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, yearn for you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.

American Standard Version

while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, long after you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.

Geneva Bible 1599

And in their praier for you, to log after you greatly, for the aboundant grace of God in you.

Darby Translation

and in their supplication for you, full of ardent desire for you, on account of the exceeding grace of God [which is] upon you.

Young's Literal Translation

and by their supplication in your behalf, longing after you because of the exceeding grace of God upon you;

Bible in Basic English

While their hearts go out to you in love and in prayer for you, because of the great grace of God which is in you.

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Cross references

“by”

2 Timothy 1:16–18 2 Corinthians 1:11 Ezra 6:8–10 Proverbs 11:26 Luke 16:9 Psalm 41:1

2 Timothy 1:16–18 · BSB

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.

2 Corinthians 1:11 · BSB

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.

Ezra 6:8–10 · BSB

I hereby decree what you must do for these elders of the Jews who are rebuilding this house of God: The cost is to be paid in full to these men from the royal treasury out of the taxes of the provinces west of the Euphra…

Proverbs 11:26 · BSB

The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.

Luke 16:9 · BSB

I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings.

Psalm 41:1 · BSB

Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.

“long”

Philippians 4:1 Romans 1:11 Philippians 1:8 2 Samuel 13:29 Philippians 2:26

Philippians 4:1 · BSB

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

Romans 1:11 · BSB

For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,

Philippians 1:8 · BSB

God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

2 Samuel 13:29 · BSB

So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had ordered. Then all the other sons of the king got up, and each one fled on his mule.

Philippians 2:26 · BSB

For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.

“the exceeding”

1 Timothy 1:14 2 Corinthians 8:1 2 Corinthians 8:6 2 Corinthians 8:7 1 Corinthians 1:4 1 Corinthians 1:5

1 Timothy 1:14 · BSB

And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 8:1 · BSB

Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.

2 Corinthians 8:6 · BSB

So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.

2 Corinthians 8:7 · BSB

But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you —see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

1 Corinthians 1:4 · BSB

I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 1:5 · BSB

For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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.

15Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

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