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you also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed on us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on your behalf.

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The Cycle of Prayer and Praise

Commentators unanimously highlight a powerful cycle in this verse. The prayers of believers are presented as a means through which God grants deliverance. This 'gift' of deliverance, obtained through the prayers of many, is then meant to result in thanksgiving offered by many. As Charles Spurgeon notes, this can make suffering worthwhile, as it increases the total amount of prayer and praise offered to God.

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2 Corinthians

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Corinthians 1:11

18th Century

Theologian

You also helping together by prayer for us. Tindal renders this, in connection with the close of the previous verse: "we trust that still …

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On 2 Corinthians 1:11

Ye also helping together on our behalf (συνυπουργουντων κα υμων υπερ ημων). Genitive absolute with present active participle of la…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Corinthians 1:11

19th Century

Bishop

Ye also helping together by prayer . . .—They too, to whom he writes, can help him as he helps them. Indirectly, he asks …

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Corinthians 1:11

19th Century

Preacher

You also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On 2 Corinthians 1:11

“The Father of compassion” (GK 3880) had delivered Paul from his deadly peril (cf. vv.3–4). But since such perils were likely to recur, continuing …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On 2 Corinthians 1:11

16th Century

Theologian

That the gift bestowed upon us through many persons. Since there is some difficulty in Paul’s words, interpreters differ regarding the mea…

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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Corinthians 1:11

17th Century

Pastor

You also helping together by prayer for us Though the apostle ascribes their deliverance solely to God, as the author and efficient…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Corinthians 1:1–11

17th Century

Minister

We are encouraged to come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. The Lord is able to give …