2 Corinthians 9:13 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Whiles by the experiment ... - Or rather, by the experience of this ministration; the proof ( δοκιμῆς dokimēs), the evidence here furnished of your liberality. They shall in this ministratio...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Whiles by the (k) experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your (l) professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for [your] liberal distribution unto them, and unto all [men]; (k)...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

This concern brings him, however, to a renewed consideration of the grace or liberality, and of the blessings attached to it. He touches in succession on the proper temper of such liberality ( 2 Cori...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

experiment . proof. Greek. dokime. See 2 Corinthians 2:9 . ministration . Same as "ministering", 2 Corinthians 9:1 . for . upon. Greek. epi, App-101. your professed subjection . the subj...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

13. By the experiment of that administration The term experiment here, as in a variety of other places, means proof or trial (733) For it was a sufficient token for bringing the lo...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2036 THE BENEFIT ARISING FROM ATTENTION TO THE POOR 2 Corinthians 9:12-15 . The administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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 ; By the exper...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Whiles by the experiment, &c.— Having this proof of your charity, they will glorify God on account of that subjection to the gospel of Christ which you profess, and for your liberal distributi...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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; By - thr...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(c) 9:1-15. Exhortations to Generous Giving There is no need to write to you about the purpose and necessity of the collection, for your zeal in the matter is well known, and has been used by me...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God. — The construction of the Greek sentence is again that of a participle which has no direct grammatical connection with what precedes,...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Enriched unto Liberality 2 Corinthians 9:8-15 We are not really poorer by what we give away; and God will never starve His own almoners. Note the comprehensiveness of 2 Corinthians 9:8 . God's...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In concluding this subject of the collection for the saints the apostle declares that he desires that their giving should be glad and spontaneous. He excludes two methods of giving, "grudgingly," tha...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(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...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Whiles by the experiment of this ministration ,.... That is, the poor saints at Jerusalem having a specimen, a proof, an experience of the liberality of the Gentile churches ministered to them by th...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; 13 Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Now he that ministereth seed to the sower By making the earth fruitful; and bread for your food (So Bengelius reads,) namely, all things needful for your souls and bodies. May he supply and mult...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Paul does not stress the rightness of their ministering to the saints: this would be superfluous, for of this they were already persuaded, and so expressed themselves, so that Paul had boasted to the...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Charity Urged. A. D. 57. 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also spari...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Whiles by the experiment of this ministration, upon their receiving of what you sent them, they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ; they will see how ready you ar...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Further Reasons Why They Should Reveal Their Generosity ( 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 ). It is often noted that this chapter appears to repeat to some extent the ideas in chapter 8, yet from a different...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 2 Corinthians 9:1 —Connected, in word [περί, in both cases] and in fact, with 1 Corinthians 15:1 , which belongs to the initiation of this “collection,” this “ministration” for th...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 9:1 . Touching the ministering to the saints in Judea, it is superfluous for me to write to you. What a method of finding the avenues of the heart. He knew their forwardness he had...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

By the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ. Professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ We have here-- I. A summary of...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Encouragement to the Corinthians to fulfil their promises by giving speedily ( 2 Corinthians 9:1-47 ), amply ( 2 Corinthians 9:6 ), cheerfully ( 2 Corinthians 9:7 ), and thereby earn...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Liberal giving brings the blessings of the recipients:
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 2:9 ; 1 Peter 4:11 ; 2 Corinthians 10:5 ; Acts 11:18 ; Acts 21:19 ; Acts 21:20 ; Acts 4:21 ; Galatians 1:24 ; Hebrews 13:16 ; Hebrews 5:9 ; John 15:8 ; Luke 6:46 ; Matthew 5:16 ;...
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Your avowed subjection — Openly testified by your actions. To all men — Who stand in need of it.

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 9:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 9:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 9:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 9:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 9:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 9:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes