2 Corinthians 1:11

Translations

Modern

…as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

Traditional

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.

Literal

…in your also together helping us by supplication, so that thanks may be given for us by many faces for the gracious gift to us through many.

Latin

…adjuvantibus et vobis in oratione pro nobis: ut ex multorum personis, ejus quæ in nobis est donationis, per multos gratiæ agantur pro nobis.

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English

…as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

Notes

2 Corinthians 1:8–11

dear 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 severe life-threatening illness. Paul often faced mortal danger (2 Corinthians 1:10; see also 4:10–12; 6:9; 11:23), but he was wonderfully rescued by divine help (1:11).

2 Corinthians 1:3–11

Paul now expresses joyful thanks. He is happy that, despite many troubles, God has given him special comfort (1:4–7) and saved him from death in Asia (1:8–11).

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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Place of the Dead Second Letter to the Corinthians Spiritual Gifts

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Christian Minister: Prayer For, Enjoined Communion of Saints in Prayer for Each Other Intercession: Solicited by Paul, of the Congregations Intercessory Prayer: should be offered up For: Ministers Ministers: Their People are Bound, to Pray for Them Paul: Sickness of, in Asia Prayer: Answered: Paul, to be Restored to Health Thankfulness: should be offered: On Behalf of God's Servants Thanksgiving: should be offered in Behalf of Ministers

2 Corinthians 1:11

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