II Corinthians 9:13
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Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.
Commentaries
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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 distribution--Greek, "the liberality of your contribution in relation to them," &c.
Open source ↗In this chapter the apostle seems to excuse his earnestness in pressing the Corinthians to the duty of charity (Co2 9:1-5), and proceeds to give directions about the acceptable way and manner of performing it, namely, bountifully, deliberately, and freely; and gives good encouragement for so doing (Co2 9:6 to the end).
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In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
And they glorified God because of me.
Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord,
but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith—
After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rights his way, I will show the salvation of God.”
Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but not do what I say?