哥林多後書 8:4 CUNPTS

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:4

Praying us with much entreaty - Earnestly entreating me to receive the contribution and convey it to the poor and afflicted saints in Judea.And take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints - Greek, “that we would take the gift and the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.” They asked of us to take part in the labor of conveying it to Jerusalem. The occasion of this distress which made the collection for the saints of Judea necessary, was probably the famine which was... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 8:3-5

2 Corinthians 8:3-5. For to their power, &c. According to their ability, yea, and beyond their ability; they were willing of themselves Without our soliciting them. This, as Macknight justly observes, is no hyperbole, but an animated expression, strongly descriptive of the generosity of the Macedonians. They were willing to give more than they were well able, considering the distresses under which they themselves laboured. Praying us with much entreaty Probably St. Paul had... 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 8:4

Praying = Asking. Greek. deomai. App-134 . with . Greek. meta . App-104 . intreaty = exhortation. Greek. paraklesis. See Acts 4:36 , and Acts 13:15 , that we would receive . The texts omit, and read, "asking of us the gift and fellowship". gift = grace. As in 2 Corinthians 8:1 ministering = ministry. Greek. diakonia, App-190 . to = unto. Greek. eis . App-104 . saints . See Acts 9:13 . read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:4

4. that we would receive—omitted in the oldest manuscripts. Translate therefore, "Beseeching of us . . . the grace and fellowship of (that is, to grant them the favor of sharing in) the ministering unto the saints." The Macedonian contributions must have been from Philippi, because Philippi was the only church that contributed to Paul's support (Philippians 4:10; Philippians 4:15; Philippians 4:16). 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:3-5

Three characteristics marked the giving of these Macedonian brethren.First, they gave sacrificially, beyond their ability (2 Corinthians 8:3 a). They gave more generously than their limited means and their difficult circumstances might have warranted."The meaning of this paradox is that, because of their extreme poverty, the amount collected by them was not huge in quantity; a man possessing only ten pounds cannot be expected to contribute a hundred pounds, for ten pounds is the absolute limit... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Corinthians 8:4

8:4 grace (i-12) The 'grace' here is not the collection, but the grace and favour shown to the poor in the gift. Instead of Paul having to press this grace on the Macedonians, they beg of him the grace and fellowship ( koinonia ) of the administration; that is, to be the instrument (though an apostle) of its manifestation by them. The 'grace and fellowship' is the active exercise of grace towards the Jewish saints. This they begged of Paul. (See ver. 19.) 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 8:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 8:3-5

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 8:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:4

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

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:3-5

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Corinthians 8:4

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

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