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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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:12

According to that a man hath - According to his real property; not taking that which belongs to his own family, and is indispensably necessary for their support; and not taking that which belongs to others; viz. what he owes to any man. read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 1 As, in the event of the Corinthians retaining any feeling of offense, occasioned by the severity of the preceding Epistle, that might stand in the way of Paul’s authority having influence over them, he has hitherto made it his endeavor to conciliate their affections. Now, after clearing away all occasion of offense, and regaining favor for his ministry, he recommends to them the brethren at Jerusalem, that they may furnish help to their necessities. He could not, with any great... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:2

Verse 2 2.In much trial — In other words, while they were tried with adversity, they, nevertheless, did not cease to rejoice in the Lord: nay, this disposition rose so high, as to swallow up sorrow; for the minds of the Macedonians, which must otherwise have been straitened, required to be set free from their restraints, that they might liberally (661) furnish aid to the brethren. By the term joy he means that spiritual consolation by which believers are sustained under their afflictions; for... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:3

Verse 3 3.To their power, and even beyond their power. When he says that they were willing of themselves, he means that they were, of their own accord, so well prepared for the duty, that they needed no exhortation. It was a great thing — to strive up to the measure of their ability; and hence, to exert themselves beyond their ability, showed a rare, and truly admirable excellence. (663) Now he speaks according to the common custom of men, for the common rule of doing good is that which Solomon... read more

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:12

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:3

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