2 Corinthians 9:14

And they also, in their prayers for you, express their longing to see you, because of the surpassing love of God displayed toward you.

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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

13Through the evidence afforded by the service rendered, you cause people to praise God for your fidelity to your profession of faith in the good news of the Christ, as well as for the liberality of your contributions for them and for all others.

15All thanks to God for his inestimable gift!

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Cross References

Romans 1:11For I long to see you, in order to impart to you some spiritual gift and so give you fresh strength –

2 Corinthians 1:11And then many lips will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us in answer to many prayers.

2 Corinthians 8:6And this led us to beg Titus, that since he had started the work for you, he should also see to the completion of this expression of your love.

Philippians 2:26For he has been longing to see you all, and has been distressed because you heard of his illness.

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 →

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