Revised Literal Translation
2 Corinthians 1:11
11Ye 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 behalf.
2 Corinthians 1:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Ye 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 behalf.
- New International Version (NIV)as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.
- English Standard Version (ESV)You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.
- New King James Version (NKJV)you also helping together in prayer for us, that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the gift granted to us through many.
Context of 2 Corinthians 1:11
9But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: 10Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; Ye 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 behalf. 12For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. 13For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;
Read all of 2 Corinthians 12 Corinthians 1:11 word by word
συνυπουργούντων καὶ ὑμῶν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν τῇ δεήσει, ἵνα ἐκ πολλῶν προσώπων τὸ εἰς ἡμᾶς χάρισμα διὰ πολλῶν εὐχαριστηθῇ ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν.Read the interlinear
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Yeσύsu · youG4771
- alsoκαίkai · andG2532
- helping togetherσυνυπουργέωsunupourgeō · to join in helpingG4943
- by prayerδέησιςdeēsis · petitionG1162
- forὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
- usἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
- for the giftχάρισμαcharisma · giftG5486
- uponεἰςeis · towardG1519
- by the means ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
- manyπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
- personsπρόσωπονprosōpon · faceG4383
- thanks may be givenεὐχαριστέωeucharisteō · to thankG2168
- byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 1:11
- 2 Corinthians 9:14And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.
- Isaiah 37:4It may be Yhwh thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God, and will reprove the words which Yhwh thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that is left.
- Isaiah 62:6I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of Yhwh, keep not silence,
- Acts 12:5Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the Assembly unto God for him.
- Romans 15:30Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
- Ephesians 6:18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
- Philippians 1:19For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
- Colossians 4:3Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25Brethren, pray for us.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
- Philemon 1:22But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
- Hebrews 13:18Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
- James 5:16Confess your trespasses one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
- 2 Corinthians 4:15For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
- 2 Corinthians 9:11Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 1:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Ye also helping together by prayer - Even an apostle felt the prayers of the Church of God necessary for his comfort and support. What innumerable blessings do the prayers of the followers of God draw down on those who are the objects of them! The gift bestowed - by the means of many persons - The blessings communicated by means of their prayers. Thanks may be given by many - When they who have prayed hear that their prayers are so particularly answered…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Ye also helping together by prayer for us - Tyndale renders this in connection with the close of the previous verse; “we trust that yet hereafter he will deliver us, by the help of your prayer for us.” The word rendered “helping together,” means cooperating, aiding, assisting; and the idea is, that Paul felt that his trials might be turned to good account, and give occasion for thanksgiving; and that this was to be accomplished by the aid of the prayers…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8-11dear brothers: The Greek word adelphoi is a traditional term of affection for family members, both male and female. the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia: The trouble faced in the province of Asia is hard to pinpoint. One suggestion is the riot in Ephesus (Acts 19:23–41). Another is that Paul was tried in a civil court and faced possible execution in Ephesus (2 Corinthians 1:9; see 1 Corinthians 15:32). It is less likely that he suffered a…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. helping together by prayer for us--rather, "helping together on our behalf by your supplication"; the words "for us" in the Greek following "helping together," not "prayer." that for the gift, &c.--literally, "That on the part of many persons the gift (literally, 'gift of grace'; the mercy) bestowed upon us by means of (that is, through the prayers of) many may be offered thanks for (may have thanks offered for it) on our behalf."Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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