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Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:13

2 Corinthians 9:13. Whiles by the experiment, &c.— Having this proof of your charity, they will glorify God on account of that subjection to the gospel of Christ which you profess, and for your liberal distribution to them, as well as others, 2 Corinthians 9:14. And they will pray for you, and bear a tender affection to you, upon account of the eminent grace which God hath bestowed upon you. Heylin, and Doddridge. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:13

13. by—through occasion of. experiment—Translate, "the experience" [ELLICOTT and others]. Or, "the experimental proof" of your Christian character, afforded by "this ministration." they—the recipients. for your professed subjection—Greek, "for the subjection of your profession"; that is, your subjection in accordance with your profession, in relation to the Gospel. Ye yield yourselves in willing subjection to the Gospel precepts, evinced in acts, as well as in profession. your liberal... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:14

14. Translate, "Themselves also with prayer for you, longing after you on account of the exceeding grace of God (resting) upon you." English Version is, however, good sense: They glorify God ( :-) by the experimental proof, &c., "and by their prayer for you." But the Greek favors the former. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

III. INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE COLLECTION FOR THE POOR SAINTS IN JUDEA 8:1-9:15The New Testament reveals that Paul was actively collecting money for "the poor among the saints in Jerusalem" (Romans 15:26) for about five years (A.D. 52-57). He solicited funds from the Christians in Galatia (Acts 18:23; 1 Corinthians 16:1), Macedonia (Acts 19:22; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5; 2 Corinthians 9:2; 2 Corinthians 9:4), Achaia (Romans 15:26; 1 Corinthians 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8-9), and Asia Minor (Acts... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

E. The benefits of generous giving 9:6-15Paul concluded his exhortation regarding the collection by reminding his readers of the benefits God inevitably bestows on those who give liberally. He did this so they would follow through with their purpose and believe that God would provide for the need that their sacrifice would create. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 9:13

The Jerusalem believers and others who heard about the Corinthians’ gift would glorify God because it demonstrated the vitality of the donors’ faith (cf. James 2:14-26 for the alternative). News of the Corinthians’ former conduct probably raised some questions about their faith among the Christians in the other churches. All who confess the gospel imply that they follow the teachings of Jesus and His apostles who taught us to love the brethren (Romans 12:13; et al.). Another reason these... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 9:14

Another benefit of this gift that Paul foresaw was that those who received it and heard about it would reciprocate by interceding for the Corinthians. Moreover they would long to see and be with the Corinthians because of the grace that God had given them. There is something attractive about people on whom the grace of God obviously rests. read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Corinthians 9:13

9:13 communicating (h-29) Koinonia , as 'fellowship,' 1 Corinthians 1:9 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

(c) 9:1-15. Exhortations to Generous GivingThere is no need to write to you about the purpose and necessity of the collection, for your zeal in the matter is well known, and has been used by me as a stimulus to the Macedonians. I send our friends to you only to make sure that our boast of you has not been vain. Remember that the blessing you receive will be in proportion to your giving, and that much spiritual benefit will come both to you and to them by this interchange of sympathy.1. The... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Corinthians 9:13

(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 Romans 5:4, “trial” in 2 Corinthians 8:2, “proof” in 2 Corinthians 13:3.Your professed... read more

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