2 Corinthians 9:14
Themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, longing after you, by reason of the surpassing favour of God [resting] upon you:—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 unto God, for his unspeakable bounty!
Cross References
Ezra 6:8And, from me, is issued an edict, as to that which ye shall do, with these elders of Judah, for the building of this house of God,—That, of the resources of the king, even the tribute Beyond the River, forthwith, the expenses be given unto these men, for they must not be hindered.
Proverbs 11:26He that keepeth back corn, the populace will curse him, but there is, a blessing, for the head of him that selleth.
Romans 1:11For I am longing to see you, that I may impart some spiritual gift unto you, to the end ye may be established,—
2 Corinthians 1:11Ye also labouring together on our behalf, by your supplication, that, unto many persons, being due the gift of favour, unto us, through means of many, might thanks be given in our behalf.
2 Corinthians 8:6To the end we should exhort Titus, in order that, according as he before made a beginning, so, he should also complete unto you this favour also.
Philippians 2:26Since he hath been longing to see, you all, and hath been in great distress, because ye had heard 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 →