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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:2

How that, in a great trial of affliction - When it might be supposed they were unable to give; when many would suppose they needed the aid of others; or when it might be supposed their minds would be wholly engrossed with their own concerns. The trial to which the apostle here refers was doubtless some persecution which was excited against them, probably by the Jews; see Acts 16:20; Acts 17:5.The abundance of their joy - Their joy arising from the hopes and promises of the gospel.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 8:1-2

2 Corinthians 8:1-2. Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit Γνωριζομεν , we make known to you; the grace of God The great degree of grace conferred by God; on the churches of Macedonia Namely, of Philippi, Thessalonica, Beræa, and other places in this province; which grace has induced them to exert themselves in a most liberal and generous contribution for the relief of the poor saints in Judea. It appears that the directions which the apostle, in his former letter, gave to the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

8:1-9:15 COLLECTION FOR THE POOR IN JERUSALEMAbout a year earlier Paul had given instructions to the Corinthians about the collection of money he was organizing for the poor Christians in Jerusalem (1 Corinthians 16:1-4). The Corinthians had made a start (see 9:2), but in the meantime they became so concerned with their own difficulties that they neglected their responsibilities in the matter. Now that they have cleared up their local troubles, Paul reminds them of the importance of this... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 8:2

in. Greek. en , as above. trial . Greek. dokime . See Romans 5:4 . affliction. Greek. thlipsis. See 2 Corinthians 8:14 . deep poverty . Lit, poverty according to (Greek. kata . App-104 .) depth. unto . Greek. eis. App-104 . liberality . Greek. haplotes. The adjective haplous means single-minded, not self-seeking. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:2

2 Corinthians 8:2. In a great trial of affliction— How ill-disposed the Macedonians in general were to the Christians, may be seen, Acts , 16-17. Instead of abounded, some read hath abounded. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:2

2. trial of affliction—The Greek expresses, "in affliction (or, 'tribulation') which tested them"; literally, "in a great testing of affliction." abundance of their joy—The greater was the depth of their poverty, the greater was the abundance of their joy. A delightful contrast in terms, and triumph, in fact, of spirit over flesh. their deep poverty—Greek, "their poverty down to the death of it." abounded unto the riches of their liberality—another beautiful contrast in terms: their poverty had... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:1-2

Paul tactfully began his appeal by referring to the good example of others rather than to the duty of his readers. The behavior of the Philippian, Thessalonian, Berean, and perhaps other Christians manifested the grace of God. These believers were both poor and persecuted (cf. 1 Thessalonians 1:6; 1 Thessalonians 2:14; Acts 16:20; Acts 17:5). Notwithstanding they demonstrated joy and generosity (cf. Romans 12:8; Philippians 4:15)."In 2 Corinthians 8:1 a similar pattern to that of 2 Corinthians... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

A. The example of the Macedonians 8:1-7Paul was not only proud of the Corinthians but he also rejoiced over the Christians in Macedonia, the Corinthians’ neighbors to the north. This joy connects the present section with the former one. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

III. INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE COLLECTION FOR THE POOR SAINTS IN JUDEA 8:1-9:15The New Testament reveals that Paul was actively collecting money for "the poor among the saints in Jerusalem" (Romans 15:26) for about five years (A.D. 52-57). He solicited funds from the Christians in Galatia (Acts 18:23; 1 Corinthians 16:1), Macedonia (Acts 19:22; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5; 2 Corinthians 9:2; 2 Corinthians 9:4), Achaia (Romans 15:26; 1 Corinthians 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8-9), and Asia Minor (Acts... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

(a) 8:1-9. The Example of Macedonia1-5. Paraphrase. ’I wish you to know how liberally and spontaneously the Churches of Macedonia have contributed to the relief of their fellow-disciples in Jerusalem, having first of all presented themselves to God’s service.’1. Do you to wit] RV ’make known to you.’ The grace of God] the inspiration to give liberally. The churches of Macedonia] i.e. Philippi, Beroea, and Thessalonica, with, perhaps, others unknown to us: cp. Acts 16:12 to Acts 17:14; Acts... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 8:1-2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 8:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:1-2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

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