2 Corinthians 9:13
“seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all;”
What does 2 Corinthians 9:13 mean?
When your generosity flows out into the world, it becomes a visible demonstration of your faith that points others toward God. Paul is describing how the Corinthians' gift to struggling believers in Jerusalem would actually deepen other people's trust in Jesus, because it would show that their faith genuinely changes how they treat one another. The practical act of giving becomes a kind of sermon, louder than words, proving that the gospel is real and transformative. People don't just hear about Christian love in this moment, they see it in action, and that witness draws them to glorify God too.