2 Corinthians 9 · Verse 13

2 Corinthians 9:13

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;
2 Corinthians 9:13, King James Version

2 Corinthians 9:13 in other translations

BSBBecause of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.
WEBseeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all,
ASVseeing that through the proving of you by this ministration they glorify God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution unto them and unto all;
YLTthrough the proof of this ministration glorifying God for the subjection of your confession to the good news of the Christ, and for the liberality of the fellowship to them and to all,
DARBYthey glorifying God through the proof of this ministration, by reason of your subjection, by profession, to the glad tidings of the Christ, and your free-hearted liberality in communicating towards them and towards all;
BBEFor when, through this work of giving, they see what you are, they give glory to God for the way in which you have given yourselves to the good news of Christ, and for the wealth of your giving to them and to all;
WebsterWhile by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution to them, and to all men;

What does 2 Corinthians 9:13 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
13. by--through occasion of. experiment--Translate, "the experience" [Ellicott and others]. Or, "the experimental proof" of your Christian character, afforded by "this ministration." they--the recipients. for your professed subjection--Greek, "for the subjection of your profession"; that is, your subjection in accordance with your profession, in relation to the Gospel. Ye yield yourselves in willing subjection to the Gospel precepts, evinced in acts, as well as in profession. your liberal distribution--Greek, "the liberality of your contribution in relation to them," &c.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 13. Whiles by the experiment, etc. Or rather, by the experience of this ministration; the proof, (δοκιμης,) the evidence here furnished of your liberality. They shall in this ministration have experience or proof of your Christian principle.

They glorify God. They will praise God as the source of your liberality, as having given you the means of being liberal, and having inclined your hearts to it.

For your professed subjection, etc. Literally, "For the obedience of your profession of the gospel." It does not imply merely that there was a profession of religion, but that there was a real subjection to the gospel which they professed. This is not clearly expressed in our translation. Tindal has expressed it better, "Which praise God for your obedience in acknowledging the gospel of Christ." There was a real and sincere submission to the gospel of Christ, and that was manifested by their giving liberally to supply the wants of others. The doctrine is, that one evidence of true subjection to the gospel, one proof that our profession is sincere and genuine, is a willingness to contribute to relieve the wants of the poor and afflicted friends of the Redeemer.

And unto all men. That is, all others whom you may have the opportunity of relieving.

(*) "experiment" "experience" (f) "glorify God" mt 5:16

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 13 By the experiment of this ministration - In this, and in the preceding and following verses, the apostle enumerates the good effects that would be produced by their liberal almsgiving to the poor saints at Jerusalem. 1. The wants of the saints would be supplied. 2. Many thanksgivings would thereby be rendered unto God. 3. The Corinthians would thereby give proof of their subjection to the Gospel. And, 4. The prayers of those relieved will ascend up to God in the behalf of their benefactors.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Money bestowed in charity, may to the carnal mind seem thrown away, but when given from proper principles, it is seed sown, from which a valuable increase may be expected. It should be given carefully. Works of charity, like other good works, should be done with thought and design. Due thought, as to our circumstances, and those we are about to relieve, will direct our gifts for charitable uses. Help should be given…

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2 Corinthians 9:13 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

διὰdiathroughG1223
τῆςtēstheG3588
δοκιμῆςdokimēsproofG1382
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διακονίαςdiakoniasserviceG1248
ταύτηςtautēsthisG3778
δοξάζοντεςdoxazontes[they] glorifyingG1392
τὸνton<the>G3588
θεὸνtheonGodG2316
ἐπὶepiatG1909
τῇtēatheG3588
ὑποταγῇhupotagēasubmissionG5292
τῆςtēsof theG3588
ὁμολογίαςhomologiasof confessionG3671
ὑμῶνhumōnof youG4771
εἰςeistoG1519
τὸtotheG3588
εὐαγγέλιονeuangeliongospelG2098
τοῦtou<the>G3588
ΧριστοῦChristouof ChristG5547
καὶkaiandG2532
ἁπλότητιhaplotētito [the] generosityG572
τῆςtēsof theG3588
κοινωνίαςkoinōniasparticipationG2842
εἰςeistowardG1519
αὐτοὺςautousthemG846
καὶkaiandG2532
εἰςeistowardG1519
πάντας,pantasall,G3956

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Cross references for 2 Corinthians 9:13

  • Hebrews 13:16

    But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

  • Matthew 5:16

    Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

  • Galatians 1:24

    And they glorified God in me.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:12

    Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,

  • 1 Peter 2:9

    But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

  • Hebrews 10:23

    Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

  • Hebrews 3:1

    Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

  • Acts 4:21

    So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.

  • John 15:8

    Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

  • 1 Peter 4:11

    If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

  • 2 Corinthians 10:5

    Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

  • Luke 6:46

    And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
they.
Ps 50:23; Mt 5:16; Joh 15:8; Ac 4:21; 11:18; 21:19,20; Ga 1:24
1Pe 2:9; 4:11
professed.
10:5; Lu 6:46; Ro 10:16; 16:26; Heb 5:9
and for.
Heb 13:16

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Context

  • 2 Corinthians 9:12

    For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

  • 2 Corinthians 9:13

    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;

  • 2 Corinthians 9:14

    And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.

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2 Corinthians 9:13 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Que por la experiencia de esta suministración glorifican á Dios por la obediencia que profesáis al evangelio de Cristo, y por la bondad de contribuir para ellos y para todos;
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		puisque, par l’expérience qu’ils font de ce service, ils glorifient Dieu pour la soumission dont vous faites profession à l’égard de l’évangile du Christ, et pour la libéralité de vos dons envers eux et envers tous,
German
Elberfelder 1871		indem sie durch die Bewährung dieses Dienstes Gott verherrlichen wegen der Unterwürfigkeit eures Bekenntnisses zum Evangelium des Christus und wegen der Freigebigkeit der Mitteilung gegen sie und gegen alle;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		per probationem ministerii hujus, glorificantes Deum in obedientia confessionis vestræ, in Evangelium Christi, et simplicitate communicationis in illos, et in omnes,