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New International Version (NIV). 9 For you know the grace(M) of our Lord Jesus Christ,(N) that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor,(O) so that you through his poverty might become rich.(P). It is great grace and favour from God, if we are made useful to others, and forward to any good work. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial.

So give proof before the churches of your love and of our boasting about you to these men. (2 Corinthians 8:8.) Therefore show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our pride in you, so that the churches can see it.

I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine. And here is my judgment about what is best for you in this matter. Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so. Any other use including, but not limited to, copying, posting or reposting on the Internet is prohibited. 13:16.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. 2 Cor 6:3). * [8:20–22] That anyone blame us: 2 Cor 12:16–18 suggests that misunderstandings may indeed have arisen concerning Paul’s management of the collection through the messengers mentioned here, but those same verses seem to imply that the Corinthians by and large would recognize the honesty of Paul’s conduct in this area as in others (cf.

Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Entirely on their … 24 Therefore show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our pride in you,(AK) so that the churches can see it. (B) 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able,(C) and even beyond their ability. (1-5) The example of the Macedonian Christians. 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. (10-15) He recommends Titus to them.

But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you. Having addressed the issue of his painful rebuke of the Corinthians and his joy at their repentance, Paul moves to a new topic: the collection of funds for suffering Christians in Jerusalem. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing(D) in this service(E) to the Lord’s people. For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord. for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability.

3 For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, 4 begging us earnestly for the favor[b] of taking part in the relief of the saints— 5 and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. 1 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; 2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. [3]

For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man. To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. (16-24)1-6 The grace of God must be owned as the root and fountain of all the good in us, or done by us, at any time. they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people.

As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker among you; as for our brothers, they are representatives of the churches and an honor to Christ.

When men purpose that which is good, and endeavour, according to their ability, to perform also, God will not reject them for what it is not in their power to do.

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ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability.

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For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. So we urged Titus, just as he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part.

The goal is equality, as it is written: “The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.”. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his service to the gospel.

10 And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it. And as for our brothers, they are messengers[f] of the churches, the glory of Christ.

ESV® Text Edition: 2016. All rights reserved. Love: The Labor of Christian Hedonism. 2 Corinthians 8. A clear character, as well as a pure conscience, is requisite for usefulness. So far from needing that Paul should urge them, they prayed him to receive the gift. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This is shown from the gathering and giving out the manna in the wilderness, #Ex 16:18|.

10 And here is my judgment(Q) about what is best for you in this matter. 23 As for Titus,(AG) he is my partner(AH) and co-worker(AI) among you; as for our brothers,(AJ) they are representatives of the churches and an honor to Christ. And with them we are sending our brother whom we have often tested and found earnest in many matters, but who is now more earnest than ever because of his great confidence in you. We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. As it is written, “Whoever gathered much had nothing left over, and whoever gathered little had no lack.”. All rights reserved.The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®) is adapted from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. All rights reserved.

NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Personal Size, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print. 22 In addition, we are sending with them our brother who has often proved to us in many ways that he is zealous, and now even more so because of his great confidence in you. 8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 24 Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information.

Please activate JavaScript to use the website. By ascribing all really good works to the grace of God, we not only give the glory to him whose due it is, but also show men where their strength is. How different this from the conduct of those who will not join in any good work, unless urged into it!7-9 Faith is the root; and as without faith it is not possible to please God, #Heb 11:6|, so those who abound in faith, will abound in other graces and good works also; and this will work and show itself by love.

And here is my judgment about what is best for you in this matter.

In addition, we are sending with them our brother who has often proved to us in many ways that he is zealous, and now even more so because of his great confidence in you. of Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 8 I am not commanding you,(L) but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. These Scriptures are not shareware and may not be duplicated. John Piper Dec 7, 1980 5 Shares Sermon. 20 We take this course so that no one should blame us about this generous gift that is being administered by us, 21 for we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of man. The good opinion others have of us, should be an argument with us to do well.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. 2 Corinthians 8 English Standard Version (ESV) Encouragement to Give Generously.

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