2 Corinthians 9:14
while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, long after you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.
American Standard Version
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 6:8Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to these elders of the Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king`s goods, even of the tribute beyond the River, expenses be given with all diligence unto these men, that they be not hindered.
Proverbs 11:26He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
Romans 1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
2 Corinthians 1:11ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed upon us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf.
2 Corinthians 8:6Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also.
Philippians 2:26since he longed after you all, and was sore troubled, because ye 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 →