SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Corinthians 9:13

9:13a Because of the proof this ministry provides,

Because of the proof given by this ministry, (New American Standard Bible)
-or-
Doing this ministry ⌊of giving⌋ shows that ⌊you (plur.) kept your promise⌋,

9:13b the saints will glorify God

they will praise God
-or-
so God’s people will praise God
-or-
so those to whom your gift is given will praise God

9:13c for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ,

(New American Standard Bible) for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ,

because you confessed that the gospel of Christ is true and now obey/follow your own words,
-or-
about/for the fact that you are obeying your own words about the gospel of Christ when you acknowledged that you believed it.

9:13d and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.

and because you will generously share with them and for all in need.
-or-

They will also praise God⌋ about/for the fact that you will abundantly give ⌊money⌋ in your sharing with them and with all others.

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