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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:9

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. The word "grace," as in 2 Corinthians 8:4 , 2 Corinthians 8:6 , 2 Corinthians 8:7 , here means "gracious beneficence." Though he was rich ( John 16:15 ; Ephesians 3:8 ). Became poor. The aorist implies the concentration of his self-sacrifice in a single act. By his poverty. The word "his" in the Greek implies the greatness of Christ. The word for "poverty" would, in classical Greek, mean "pauperism" or "mendicancy." Dean Stanley... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:10

And herein I give my advice ; and in this matter I offer an opinion ( only ). For this is expedient for you . It is more to your advantage that I should merely suggest and advise you about the matter than command you. Who have begun; rather, seeing that you formerly began . The verb is the same as in 2 Corinthians 8:6 . Not only to do, but also to be forward; rather, not only to do, but also to be willing . The "to do" is in the aorist, the "to be willing" in the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:9

For ye know ... - The apostle Paul was accustomed to illustrate every subject, and to enforce every duty where it could be done, by a reference to the life and sufferings of the Lord Jesus Christ. The design of this verse is apparent. It is, to show the duty of giving liberally to the objects of benevolence, from the fact that the Lord Jesus was willing to become poor in order that he might benefit others. The idea is, that he who was Lord and proprietor of the universe, and who possessed all... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:10

And herein I give my advice - Not undertaking to command them, or to prescribe how much they should give. Advice will go much further than commands on the subject of charities.For this is expedient for you - (συμφέρει sumpherei). That is, this will be of advantage to you; it will be profitable; it will be becoming. The idea is, that they were bound by a regard to consistency and to their own welfare, to perform what they had purposed. It became them; it was proper, and was demanded; and there... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 8:9

2 Corinthians 8:9. For ye know And this knowledge is the true source of love; the grace The most sincere, most free, and most abundant love; of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich (1st,) In the glories of the divine nature, for, (John 1:1,) the Word was God, and subsisted in the form of God, (Philippians 2:6,) in the most perfect and indissoluble union with his eternal Father, with whom he had glory before the world was, John 17:5; and by whom he was beloved, as the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 8:10-12

2 Corinthians 8:10-12. And herein In this matter; I give my advice That to finish your collection immediately is for your reputation, who have formerly begun, not only to make the collection, but also to manifest a remarkable willingness; even a year ago When Titus was with you. Now, therefore, perform, &c. Speedily finish the business, agreeably to your former resolution; that as there was a readiness to will And undertake this charitable work; so there may be a performance, ... 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 8:9

know . Greek. ginosko. App-132 . Jesus Christ . App-98 . for your sakes = on account of (Greek. dia. App-106 . 2 Corinthians 8:2 ) you. became poor. Greek. ptocheuo. Only here. Compare App-127 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 8:10

herein = in (Greek. en) this. advice = judgment. App-177 . also , he, to be forward also. be forward = will. Greek. theta. App-102 . a year ago = from (Greek. apo . App-104 , iv) a year ago. Greek. perusi . Only here and 2 Corinthians 9:2 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:9

For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich.Though he was rich ... Adam Clarke's perceptive comment on this should be remembered. He said:If Jesus Christ was only a man, in what sense could he be rich? Joseph and Mary were poor in Jerusalem, and poor in Nazareth; and, from the stable to the cross, Jesus never possessed any property among men, nor did he have anything at his death to... read more