• 2 Corinthians 1:11
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 11 συνυπουργούντων cooperating under καὶ also ὑμῶν of YOU ὑπὲρ over ἡμῶν us τῇ to the δεήσει, supplication, ἵνα in order that ἐκ out of πολλῶν many προσώπων faces τὸ the εἰς into ἡμᾶς us χάρισμα gracious gift διὰ through πολλῶν many (ones) εὐχαριστηθῇ might be thanked ὑπὲρ over ἡμῶν. us.

  • 2 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 1
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 1:11

      by your supplication for us: Or “by your earnest prayer for us.” The Greek noun deʹe·sis, rendered “supplication,” has been defined as “humble and earnest entreaty.” In the Christian Greek Scriptures, this noun is used exclusively to describe addressing God. The Bible regularly stresses the benefit of praying for fellow believers, whether the prayers are said by an individual or by a group. (Jas 5:14-20; compare Ge 20:7, 17; 2Th 3:1, 2; Heb 13:18, 19) Jehovah listens to and acts on sincere, heartfelt prayers that are in harmony with his will. (Ps 10:17; Isa 30:19; Joh 9:31; 1Jo 5:14, 15) A supplication may make a difference in what God does and when he does it.​—See study note on Ac 4:31.

      in answer to the prayers of many: Or “because of many prayerful faces.” In this context, the literal Greek wording, “out of many faces,” may convey the idea of faces that are turned upward to God in prayer. Paul also suggests that when God responds to prayers offered in Paul’s behalf, many Christians will be moved to give thanks to God. Paul was more interested in the glorification of Jehovah than in his own advantage.