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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:4

Verse 4 4.Beseeching us with much entreaty. He enlarges upon their promptitude, inasmuch as they did not only not wait for any one to admonish them, but even besought those, by whom they would have been admonished, had they not anticipated the desires of all by their activity. (666) We must again repeat the comparison formerly made between the less and the greater. “If the Macedonians, without needing to be besought, press forward of their own accord, nay more, anticipate others by using... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:5

Verse 5 5.And not as He expected from them an ordinary degree of willingness, such as any Christian should manifest; but they went beyond his expectation, inasmuch as they not only had their worldly substance in readiness, but were prepared to devote even themselves. They gave themselves, says he, first to God, then to us. It may be asked, whether their giving themselves to God, and to Paul, were two different things. It is quite a common thing, that when God charges or commands through means... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:6

Verse 6 6.That we should exhort Titus. Now this is an exhortation that is of greater force, when they learn that they are expressly summoned to duty. (667) Nor was it offensive to the Macedonians, that he was desirous to have the Corinthians as partners in beneficence. In the mean time an apology is made for Titus, that the Corinthians may not think that he pressed too hard upon them, as if he had not confidence in their good disposition. For he did that, from having been entreated, and it was... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:7

Verse 7 7.But as He had already been very careful to avoid giving offense, inasmuch as he said, that Titus had entreated them, not so much from his own inclination, as in consideration of the charge given him by the Macedonians. Now, however, he goes a step farther, by admonishing them, that they must not even wait for the message of the Macedonians being communicated to them; and that too, by commending their other virtues. “You ought not merely to associate yourselves as partners with the... read more

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

Verse 8 8.I speak not according to commandment Again he qualifies his exhortation, by declaring that he did not at all intend to compel them, as if he were imposing any necessity upon them, for that is to speak according to commandment, when we enjoin any thing definite, and peremptorily require that it shall be done. Should any one ask — “Was it not lawful for him to prescribe what he had by commandment of the Lord?” The answer is easy — that God, it is true, everywhere charges us to help the... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:9

Verse 9 9.For ye know the grace. Having made mention of love, he adduces Christ as an all perfect and singular pattern of it. “Though he was rich,” says he, “he resigned the possession of all blessings, that he might enrich us by his poverty.” He does not afterwards state for what purpose he makes mention of this, but leaves it to be considered by them; for no one can but perceive, that we are by this example stirred up to beneficence, that we may not spare ourselves, when help is to be... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:10

Verse 10 10.And in this I give my advice. The advice he places in contrast with the commandment of which he had spoken a little before. (2 Corinthians 8:8.) “I merely point out what is expedient in the way of advising or admonishing.” Now this advantage is not perceived by the judgment of the flesh; for where is the man to be found, who is persuaded that it is of advantage to deprive himself of something with the view of helping others? It is, indeed, the saying of a heathen — “What you have... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:11

Verse 11 11.Now what ye have begun to do. It is probable, that the ardor of the Corinthians had quickly cooled down: otherwise they would, without any delay, have prosecuted their purpose. The Apostle, however, as though no fault had as yet been committed, gently admonishes them to complete, what had been well begun. When he adds — from what you have, he anticipates an objection; for the flesh is always ingenious in finding out subterfuges. Some plead that they have families, which it were... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1

We do you to wit; rather, we make known to you . The phrase is like the modern "I wish to inform you." In this and the next chapter St. Paul, having fully spoken of the joy which had been caused to him by their reception of his first letter, and having said as much as he then intended to say in answer to the charges insinuated against him, proceeds to give directions about the collection for the poor saints at Jerusalem. He had already spoken of it ( 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 ), but feared... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1

By these we are to understand the Churches at Thessalonica, Philippi, and Beroea. There is a sense in which we speak of the Church of Christ as one, and also a sense in which we speak of it as many . It is correct to say, "the Church," and it is also correct to say, "the Churches." All who love the Lord Jesus Christ, and have surrendered their will and life to his ruling, and have made open profession of their devotion to him, make together the one catholic and apostolic Church, and may... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:7

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:11

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1

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