II Corinthians 1:11
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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.
Commentaries
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helping together by prayer for us--rather, "helping together on our behalf by your supplication"; the words "for us" in the Greek following "helping together," not "prayer." that for the gift, &c.--literally, "That on the part of many persons the gift (literally, 'gift of grace'; the mercy) bestowed upon us by means of (that is, through the prayers of) many may be offered thanks for (may have thanks offered for it) on our behalf."
Open source ↗After the introduction (Co2 1:1, Co2 1:2) the apostle begins with the narrative of his troubles and God's goodness, which he had met with in Asia, by way of thanksgiving to God (Co2 1:3-6), and for the edification of the Corinthians (Co2 1:7-11). Then he attests his and his fellow-labourers' integrity (Co2 1:12-14), and afterwards vindicates himself from the imputation of levity and inconstancy (Co2 1:15-24).
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because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.
All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may overflow in thanksgiving, to the glory of God.
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.
as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.
Perhaps the LORD your God will hear the words of the Rabshakeh, whom his master the king of Assyria has sent to defy the living God, and He will rebuke him for the words that the LORD your God has heard. Therefore lift up a prayer for the remnant that still survives.”
Brothers, pray for us as well.