2 Corinthians 8:16 NIV

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:16

8:16 {8} But thanks [be] to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.(8) He commends Titus and his two companions for many reasons, both that their credit might not be suspected, as though he had sent them slyly to rob the churches, and also so that they might be all the more ready to contribute. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Chapters 8 and 9 deal with the subject of proper care for poor saints on the part of the assembly. The wisdom and delicacy with which the apostle writes is both admirable and beautiful. He avoids absolutely anything like the demands of law with its system of tithing; and yet encourages every activity of grace, every motive of faith and love, so that each individual will be free to willingly and cheerfully give as directly to the Lord, and as the Lord lays upon his heart. He first makes known... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

CONTRIBUTION FOR THE SAINTS The mother church at Jerusalem was passing through stormy days, and its common chest was replenished by all the daughter churches. Macedonia, in poverty, had contributed liberally, but the wealthy, flourishing Corinthians had been backward. Paul uses nearly one-sixth of his present letter to argue and plead for greater generosity on their part. He enjoins the duty of giving: 1. By the example of the churches in Macedonia (2 Corinthians 8:1-4 ). They were poor,... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Paul on Almsgiving 2Co 8:7 We should read the eighth chapter and the ninth chapter right through; they really concern themselves with one subject. The Apostle Paul wants to carry a point, and it will be an education to us to watch how he does it. There never was a greater man. He had all qualities. In a sense, the Christian or religious mind found its consummation in Paul. It ought to be a lesson to you, young business men, and to you, leaders of society, to watch the Apostle cunningly,... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

(16) But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. (17) For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. (18) And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches; (19) And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind: (20)... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:16

The apostle then tells them, that he has sent Titus, and two other brethren of known probity and honesty, lest any one should suspect, that he, or they should turn these charitable contributions to their own profit and advantage by enriching themselves, that no one, saith he, might find fault with us in this abundance, which is managed by us. (Witham) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

16-24 The apostle commends the brethren sent to collect their charity, that it might be known who they were, and how safely they might be trusted. It is the duty of all Christians to act prudently; to hinder, as far as we can, all unjust suspicions. It is needful, in the first place, to act uprightly in the sight of God, but things honest in the sight of men should also be attended to. A clear character, as well as a pure conscience, is requisite for usefulness. They brought glory to Christ as... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1-99

2Co 8 HAVING OPENED HIS HEART to the Corinthians, both as to his own experiences and as to their need of separation from the world of unbelievers, and having expressed his joy in their obedience to the Word of God, and the confidence as to them which this gave him, Paul now felt ready to write to them more particularly concerning the collection then being made amongst the various Gentile assemblies for the benefit of poor saints in Jerusalem. He had alluded to it briefly in the closing chapter... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Commendation of Titus and his companions: v. 16. But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the he art of Titus for you! v. 17. For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. v. 18. And we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the Gospel throughout all the churches; v. 19. and not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace which is administered by us to the glory... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

XIV.—AN EXHORTATION TO FINISH IT. MOTIVE: THE EXAMPLE OF THE MACEDONIAN CHURCHES; AS A PROOF OF THEIR LOVE IN GIVING THEMSELVES TO CHRIST. PRINCIPLE OF EQUALITY. COMMENDATION OF TITUS, AND HIS COMPANIONS IN THIS WORK2 Corinthians 8:1-241Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of [we make known to you] the grace of2God [which has been] bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; How [om. how] that in a great trial of affliction, [was] the abundance of their joy [;] and their deep poverty 3abounded unto... read more