2 Corinthians 9:13

For, by the practical proof of it which you exhibit in this service, you cause God to be extolled for your fidelity to your professed adherence to the Good News of the Christ, and for the liberality of your contributions for them and for all who are in need,

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;

In Context

12For the service rendered in this sacred gift not only helps to relieve the wants of God's people, but it is also rich in its results and awakens a chorus of thanksgiving to God.

14while they themselves also in supplications on your behalf pour out their longing love towards you because of God's surpassing grace which is resting upon you.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:16Just so let your light shine before all men, in order that they may see your holy lives and may give glory to your Father who is in Heaven.

Luke 6:46"And why do you all call me `Master, Master' and yet not do what I tell you?

Acts 4:21The Court added further threats and then let them go, being quite unable to find any way of punishing them on account of the people, because all gave God the glory for the thing that had happened.

Acts 21:19After exchanging friendly greetings, Paul told in detail all that God had done among the Gentiles through his instrumentality.

Romans 16:26but has now been brought fully to light, and by the command of the God of the Ages has been made known by the writings of the Prophets among all the Gentiles to win them to obedience to the faith--

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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