2 Corinthians 9:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

And in their prayers for you they will feel a strong affection for you because of how gracious God has been to you.

Berean Standard Bible:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} by their^{G846} prayer^{G1162} for^{G5228} you^{G5216}, which long after^{G1971} you^{G5209} for^{G1223} the exceeding^{G5235} grace^{G5485} of God^{G2316} in^{G1909} you^{G5213}.

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 9:14

2 Corinthians 9:14 is part of the Apostle Paul's second letter to the church in Corinth, which he wrote around AD 55-56. This verse falls within a section where Paul is discussing the collection of an offering for the poor in Jerusalem. The broader context is one of generosity and the blessings that come from giving cheerfully and willingly (2 Corinthians 9:7).

In verse 14, Paul speaks of the prayers of the Christians in Jerusalem for the Corinthian believers. The verse can be understood to mean that the Jerusalem Christians, having received the Corinthians' gift, responded with prayers of thanksgiving to God. These prayers acknowledge the "exceeding grace of God" that He has bestowed upon the Corinthians. The phrase "exceeding grace" suggests an abundance or surplus of divine favor that is evident in the lives of the Corinthian Christians. The idea is that the grace of God is so powerful and transformative that it overflows in the lives of believers, prompting gratitude and prayer from others.

Historically, this verse reflects the early Christian practice of sharing resources across communities, demonstrating unity and mutual support among believers from different regions. It also highlights the importance of prayer in the early church, as a means of expressing thankfulness and fostering spiritual bonds between different groups of Christians. The verse encourages a cycle of generosity and gratitude, where acts of giving lead to prayers of thanksgiving, which in turn acknowledge God's grace, further inspiring generosity.

In summary, 2 Corinthians 9:14 emphasizes the transformative effect of God's grace in the lives of believers, which is recognized by others and leads to thankful prayers. It underscores the early Christian ethos of generosity, intercessory prayer, and the unity of the church, as well as the spiritual impact of sharing resources with those in need.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1162
   There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέησις
   Transliteration: déēsis
   Pronunciation: deh'-ay-sis
   Description: from δέομαι; a petition:--prayer, request, supplication.
   
4. Strong's Number: G5228
   There are 144 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑπέρ
   Transliteration: hypér
   Pronunciation: hoop-er'
   Description: a primary preposition; "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than:--(+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
   
5. Strong's Number: G5216
   There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμῶν
   Transliteration: hymōn
   Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
   Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
   
6. Strong's Number: G1971
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπιποθέω
   Transliteration: epipothéō
   Pronunciation: ep-ee-poth-eh'-o
   Description: from ἐπί and potheo (to yearn); to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave possession (lawfully or wrongfully):--(earnestly) desire (greatly), (greatly) long (after), lust.
   
7. Strong's Number: G5209
   There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμᾶς
   Transliteration: hymâs
   Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
   Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
   
8. Strong's Number: G1223
   There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διά
   Transliteration: diá
   Pronunciation: dee-ah'
   Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
   
9. Strong's Number: G5235
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑπερβάλλω
   Transliteration: hyperbállō
   Pronunciation: hoop-er-bal'-lo
   Description: from ὑπέρ and βάλλω; to throw beyod the usual mark, i.e. (figuratively) to surpass (only active participle supereminent):--exceeding, excel, pass.
   
10. Strong's Number: G5485
    There are 147 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χάρις
    Transliteration: cháris
    Pronunciation: khar'-ece
    Description: from χαίρω; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):--acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
    
11. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
    
12. Strong's Number: G1909
    There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπί
    Transliteration: epí
    Pronunciation: ep-ee'
    Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
    
13. Strong's Number: G5213
    There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῖν
    Transliteration: hymîn
    Pronunciation: hoo-min'
    Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).