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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:6

Insomuch that. Their liberality encouraged me so greatly that I exhorted Titus to return to Corinth once more, and see whether he could not receive some proof that you were equally liberal. The remarks that follow are full of delicate reserve, but under their exquisite tact and urbanity we can perceive that the Corinthians had talked very loudly about their contributions, and had promised with great zeal, but had shown themselves somewhat slack in redeeming their promises. We exhorted... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:7

Therefore ; rather, but . In the following verses to 2 Corinthians 8:15 he tells them his wishes about this collection. He desires them to show generosity among their other graces ( 2 Corinthians 8:7 ), not by way of command, but that they may emulate others and show their love ( 2 Corinthians 8:8 ) by following the example of Christ ( 2 Corinthians 8:9 ). And by acting thus they would prove the sincerity of their former promises ( 2 Corinthians 8:10 , 2 Corinthians 8:11 ),... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:8

Not by commandment . St. Paul felt an honourable sensibility which prevented him from straining his authority by urging the Corinthians to give of their substance. Among Gentiles such contributions towards the needs of others—the result of unselfish compassion—were all but unknown. The forwardness; i.e. the ready zeal. The sincerity; more literally, the genuineness . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:9

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. The word "grace," as in 2 Corinthians 8:4 , 2 Corinthians 8:6 , 2 Corinthians 8:7 , here means "gracious beneficence." Though he was rich ( John 16:15 ; Ephesians 3:8 ). Became poor. The aorist implies the concentration of his self-sacrifice in a single act. By his poverty. The word "his" in the Greek implies the greatness of Christ. The word for "poverty" would, in classical Greek, mean "pauperism" or "mendicancy." Dean Stanley... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:10

And herein I give my advice ; and in this matter I offer an opinion ( only ). For this is expedient for you . It is more to your advantage that I should merely suggest and advise you about the matter than command you. Who have begun; rather, seeing that you formerly began . The verb is the same as in 2 Corinthians 8:6 . Not only to do, but also to be forward; rather, not only to do, but also to be willing . The "to do" is in the aorist, the "to be willing" in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:11

Now therefore perform the doing of it, etc.; "but now complete also the actual work, in order that, as was the readiness of the willing, so may be also the completion according to your means." Out of that which ye have. This, and not "out of your ability, " is probably the right reading, as we see from the next verse. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:12

For if there be first a willing mind, etc. "For if the readiness is forth- coming, it is acceptable," etc. In other words, God considers not quantum, but ex quanto; not the magnitude of the gift, but the proportion which it bears to the means of the giver. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:1

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit - We make known to you; we inform you. The phrase “we do you to wit,” is used in Tyndale’s translation, and means “we cause you to know.” The purpose for which Paul informed them of the liberality of the churches of Macedonia was to excite them to similar liberality.Of the grace of God ... - The favor which God had shown them in exciting a spirit of liberality, and in enabling them to contribute to the fund for supplying the needs of the poor saints at... read more

Albert Barnes

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

How that, in a great trial of affliction - When it might be supposed they were unable to give; when many would suppose they needed the aid of others; or when it might be supposed their minds would be wholly engrossed with their own concerns. The trial to which the apostle here refers was doubtless some persecution which was excited against them, probably by the Jews; see Acts 16:20; Acts 17:5.The abundance of their joy - Their joy arising from the hopes and promises of the gospel.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:3

For to their power - To the utmost of their ability.I bear record - Paul had founded those churches and had spent much time with them. He was therefore well qualified to bear testimony in regard to their condition.Yea, and beyond their power - Beyond what could have been expected; or beyond what it would have been thought possible in their condition. Doddridge remarks that this is a noble hyperbole, similar to that used by Demosthenes when he says, “I have performed all, even with an industry... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:7

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:9

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:10

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:11

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:1

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:3

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