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
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