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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:21

Providing for honest things ,.... Or premeditating, forecasting, or considering before hand in the mind, things that are good, that are of good report among men, as well as accounted good by God; for it becomes professors of religion, and especially ministers of the Gospel, to be careful not only to exercise a good conscience towards God; but so to behave, that they may obtain and preserve the good opinion of men; for when they have once lost their credit and reputation among men, their... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:22

And we have sent with him our brother ,.... This is a third person sent about this business. The apostle, in this, conformed to the customs of his nation; at least if he did not purposely do it, it agrees with the Jewish canons, which require three persons for the distribution of alms. "The alms dish, (they say F24 T. Hieros. Peah, fol. 21. 1. ) is by three; nor do they appoint פרנסין פחות משלשה "overseers" of it "less than three".' Again, they say F25 Misn. Peah, c. 8.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:23

Whether any do inquire of Titus ,.... The apostle here sums up the characters of each of the above persons; as for Titus, he says, he is my partner ; he had been his companion in his travels, a partner with him in preaching the Gospel, as well as in the troubles and persecutions he had met with; and was one with whom he had had sweet communion and fellowship: and fellow helper ; or worker, concerning you ; he had been a joint instrument with him, either in their conversion, or... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:24

Wherefore show ye to them, and before the churches ,.... This is the conclusion of the apostle, upon summing up the characters of these messengers; and his exhortation is, that since they were persons of so much note and worth, as they ought to be received with great marks of respect and affection, so they would take care evidently to make it appear to them who were sent by the churches, and before the churches, or before them who represented the churches; or so as that it might be known by... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:6

That we desired Titus - Titus had probably laid the plan of this contribution when he was before at Corinth, according to the direction given by the apostle, 1 Corinthians 16:1 , etc. The same grace - Liberality. See the note on 2 Corinthians 8:1 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:7

As ye abound in every thing - See the note on 1 Corinthians 1:5 . In faith, crediting the whole testimony of God; in utterance, λογῳ , in doctrine, knowing what to teach: knowledge of God's will, and prudence to direct you in teaching and doing it; in diligence, to amend all that is wrong among you, and to do what is right; and in love to us, whom now ye prize as the apostles of the Lord, and your pastors in him. Abound in this grace also - Be as eminent for your charitable... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:8

I speak not by commandment - I do not positively order this; I assume no right or authority over your property; what you devote of your substance to charitable purposes must be your own work, and a free-will offering. The forwardness of others - Viz. the Churches of Macedonia, which had already exerted themselves so very much in this good work. And the apostle here intimates that he takes this opportunity to apprise them of the zeal of the Macedonians, lest those at Corinth, who excelled... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:9

For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ - This was the strongest argument of all; and it is urged home by the apostle with admirable address. Ye know - Ye are acquainted with God's ineffable love in sending Jesus Christ into the world; and ye know the grace - the infinite benevolence of Christ himself. That, though he was rich - The possessor, as he was the creator, of the heavens and the earth; for your sakes he became poor - he emptied himself, and made himself of no... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:10

Herein I give my advice - For I speak not by way of commandment, 2 Corinthians 8:8 . For this is expedient for you - It is necessary you should do this to preserve a consistency of conduct; for ye began this work a year ago, and it is necessary that ye should complete it as soon as possible. Not only to do, but also to be forward - Το ποιησαι - και το θελειν , literally, to do and to will; but as the will must be before the deed, θελειν , must be taken here in the sense of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:11

A readiness to will, so there may be a performance - Ye have willed and purposed this; now perform it. Out of that which ye have - Give as God has enabled you; and give as God has disposed you. He requires each man to do as he can; and accepts the will where the means are wanting to perform the deed. read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:11

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