2 Corinthians 1:11 - Exposition

Ye also helping together by prayer for us. St. Paul had a deep conviction of the efficacy of intercessory prayer ( Romans 15:30 , Romans 15:31 ; Philippians 1:19 ; Philemon 1:22 ). By the means of many persons; literally, from many faces . Probably the word prosopon here has its literal meaning. The verse, then, means "that from many faces the gift to us may be thankfully acknowledged by many on our behalf." God, he implies, will be well pleased when he sees the gratitude beaming from the many countenances of those who thank him for his answer to their prayers on his behalf. The word for " gift " is charisma, which means a gift of grace, a gift of the Spirit ( 1 Corinthians 12:4 ).