2 Corinthians 9:14
And in their praying for you, being desirous of you, because of the excellent grace of God in you.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.
In Context
15Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.
Cross References
Ezra 6:8I also have commanded what must be done by those ancients of the Jews, that the house of God may be built, to wit, that of the king's chest, that is, of the tribute that is paid out of the country beyond the river, the charges be diligently given to those men, lest the work be hindered.
Proverbs 11:26He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell.
Romans 1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual grace, to strengthen you:
2 Corinthians 1:11You helping withal in prayer for us: that for this gift obtained for us, by the means of many persons, thanks may be given by many in our behalf.
2 Corinthians 8:6Insomuch, that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so also he would finish among you this same grace.
Philippians 2:26For indeed he longed after you all: and was sad, for that you had heard that he was sick.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 9:7-15
Charity Urged. ( a. d. 57.) 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his… Read the whole commentary →