2 Corintios 8:12-24 RVA

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:19

Chosen . The word (literally, chosen by show of hands ) implies a popular vote. This brother Was not only widely known and valued, but also specially selected for this task. To travel with us. "As our fellow traveller." The word occurs in Acts 19:29 . With this grace. The better reading is "in:" "in this matter of kindness." To the glory of the same Lord. The word "same" should be omitted. And declaration of your ready mind . The best reading is "our," and the clause should be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:20

Avoiding this. The object in sending Titus and the brother was to cut away the possibility of blame and suspicion. The word "avoiding" ( stellomenoi ) literally means "furling sail," and then "taking precautions." It may, however, mean "making this arrangement" (see 2 Thessalonians 3:6 ). Too much stress has been laid on St. Paul's "use of nautical terms" ( Acts 20:20 ; Galatians 2:12 , etc.). They belong, in fact, to the very phraseology of the Greek language. That no man should... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:21

Honest things. The word "honest" means "honourable" ( Romans 12:17 ; Proverbs 3:4 , LXX .). Not only in the sight of the Lord. Such precautions would be unnecessary if others were not concerned, for God knows our honesty ( 2 Corinthians 5:11 ). But also before men. Although the text "avoid all appearance of evil" should be rendered "avoid every species of evil," the mistranslation conveys a wise lesson. "In a field of melons," says the Chinese proverb. "do not stoop to tie your... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:22

Our brother. It is impossible to conjecture with any certainty who was the brother thus warmly eulogized. Clement, Epaenetus, Apollos, Luke, Zenas, Sosthenes, Trophimus, and Tychicus have all been suggested. Stanley conjectures that the two who accompanied Titus were the Ephesians Tychicus and Trophimus ( Acts 20:4 ; Acts 21:9 ; 2 Timothy 4:12 ; Ephesians 6:21 ; Titus 3:12 ; Colossians 4:7 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:23

Whether any do inquire of Titus; literally, whether about Titus, or, as to Titus; i.e. "if I speak about Titus." (For the phrase, comp. Titus 1:6 , Titus 1:8 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:1 .) Titus, long afterwards, was delegated on a similar mission to Crete ( Titus 1:1-5 ; Titus 2:15 ). My partner and fellow helper concerning you; rather, my associate ( Philemon 1:17 ) and, as regards you, my fellow worker . Messengers ; literally, apostles . The word is used in its... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:24

Of your love. Not only of your love "to me," but of your brotherly love in general. And of our boasting. Show to the Church that my boasting of you was justifiable. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:12

For if there be first a willing mind - If there is a “readiness” (προθυμία prothumia), a disposition to give; if the heart is in it, then the offering will be acceptable to God, whether you be able to give much or little. A willing mind is the first consideration. No donation, however large, can be acceptable where that does not exist; none, however small, can be otherwise than acceptable where that is found. This had relation as used by Paul to the duty of almsgiving; but the principle is as... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:13

For I mean not that other men be eased ... - I do not intend that others should be eased in order to relieve you. Literally, “Not that there should be rest (ἄνεσις anesis, a letting loose; remission, relaxation) to others, but affliction (θλίψις thlipsis) to you.” Probably the Corinthians were able to contribute more than many other churches, certainly more than the churches of Macedonia 2 Corinthians 8:2, and Paul therefore presses upon them the duty of giving according to their means, yet... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:14

But by an equality - On just and equal principles. “That now at this time,” etc. That at the present time your abundance may be a supply for their needs, so that at some future time, if there should be occasion for it, their abundance may be a supply for your needs. The idea is this. Corinth was then able to give liberally, but many of the other churches were not. They were poor, and perhaps persecuted and in affliction. But there might be great reverses in their condition. Corinth might be... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:15

As it is written - see Exodus 16:18.He that had gathered much ... - This passage was originally applied to the gathering of manna by the children of Israel. The manna which fell around the camp of Israel was gathered every morning. All that were able were employed in gathering it; and when it was collected it was distributed in the proportion of an omer, or about five pints to each man. Some would be more active and more successful than others. Some by age or infirmity would collect little;... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:19

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:20

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:22

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:23

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:15

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