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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

These two chapters (8 and 9) form an independent section of the Epistle. The plural alone ("we") is used throughout; participial and unfinished constructions abound; the style is a little embarrassed; and various words, such as "grace," "blessing," "righteousness," "simplicity," occur in somewhat unusual shades of meaning. All this arises: 1 . From St. Paul's natural delicacy in alluding to pecuniary subjects. 2 . From a desire to conciliate the Corinthians, while at the same... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:1

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit - We make known to you; we inform you. The phrase “we do you to wit,” is used in Tyndale’s translation, and means “we cause you to know.” The purpose for which Paul informed them of the liberality of the churches of Macedonia was to excite them to similar liberality.Of the grace of God ... - The favor which God had shown them in exciting a spirit of liberality, and in enabling them to contribute to the fund for supplying the needs of the poor saints at... 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 8:1

do you to wit = make you to know. Greek. gnorizo. Compare 1 Corinthians 12:3 . grace . App-184 . God . App-98 . on . Greek. en App-104 . churches . App-186 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:1

2 COR. 8In this and the following chapters are found "the most complete instructions about church giving which the New Testament contains."[1] The principles to be respected in the discharge of this duty were outlined by Halley, as follows:Though it is offering for charity, we presume the principles here stated should be the guide for churches in the taking of all of their offerings. The gifts should be voluntary, proportionate, systematic, and above reproach in the manner of their business... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:1

2 Corinthians 8:1. The Apostle having employed the seven fore-going chapters, in a considerable measure, in his own justification, and having in the close expressed the great satisfaction that he had in the Corinthians being all united again in their affection and obedience to him, exhorts them in this and the following chapter, by the example of the churches of Macedonia particularly, to unite in a liberal contribution for the poor Christians in Judea. Instead of we do you to wit, &c. Mr.... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:1

1. we do you to wit—we make known to you. the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia—Their liberality was not of themselves naturally, but of God's grace bestowed on them, and enabling them to be the instrument of God's "grace" to others (2 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 8:19). The importance given in this Epistle to the collection, arose as well from Paul's engagement (Galatians 2:10), as also chiefly from his hope to conciliate the Judaizing Christians at Jerusalem to himself and... 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