2 Corinthians 8:6 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:6

Insomuch - The sense of this passage seems to be this, “We were encouraged by this unexpected success among the Macedonians. We were surprised at the extent of their liberality. And encouraged by this, we requested Titus to go among you and finish the collection which you had proposed and which you had begun. Lest you should be outstripped in liberality by the comparatively poor Macedonian Christians, we were anxious that you should perform what you had promised and contemplated, and we... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 8:6-8

2 Corinthians 8:6-8. Insomuch that Seeing this forwardness in them; we desired Titus, that as he had begun When he was with you before; so he would also now finish among you the same grace That is, fruit of grace, or charity; also. Therefore, as ye abound in every thing In all other gifts and attainments; in faith A full assurance of the truth of the gospel; and utterance In eloquence, or ability to speak a variety of languages; and knowledge Of divine things; and in all... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

8:1-9:15 COLLECTION FOR THE POOR IN JERUSALEMAbout a year earlier Paul had given instructions to the Corinthians about the collection of money he was organizing for the poor Christians in Jerusalem (1 Corinthians 16:1-4). The Corinthians had made a start (see 9:2), but in the meantime they became so concerned with their own difficulties that they neglected their responsibilities in the matter. Now that they have cleared up their local troubles, Paul reminds them of the importance of this... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 8:6

Insomuch , &c. Literally Unto (Greek. eis) our exhorting (Greek. parakaleo. App-134 .) that = in order that. Greek. hina. begun = begun before. Greek. proenarchomai. Only here and 2 Corinthians 8:10 . also finish = finish also. finish . Greek. epiteled. App-125 . in = unto. Greek. eis , as above. the same = this. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:6

Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also.We are heartily in agreement with Tasker who said:This visit would seem to have taken place about a year before (2 Corinthians 9:2); and it may be a legitimate inference that Titus himself was the bearer of 1Corinthians in which Paul's instructions on this subject were given (1 Corinthians 16:1ff).[14]The grace also ... That Paul's words here may be touched with a bit of... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:6

2 Corinthians 8:6. As he had begun, &c.— "As he had begun the collection among you, so he would also finish it," Heylin; who, instead of grace in the next verse, reads work of charity. See 2 Corinthians 8:1; 2 Corinthians 8:9. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:6

6. Insomuch that—As we saw the Macedonians' alacrity in giving, we could not but exhort Titus, that as we collected in Macedonia, so he in Corinth should complete the work of collecting which he had already begun there, lest ye, the wealthy people of Corinth, should be outdone in liberality by the poor Macedonians. as he had begun—Greek, "previously begun," namely, the collection at Corinth, before the Macedonians began to contribute, during the visit to Corinth from which he had just returned.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

A. The example of the Macedonians 8:1-7Paul was not only proud of the Corinthians but he also rejoiced over the Christians in Macedonia, the Corinthians’ neighbors to the north. This joy connects the present section with the former one. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

III. INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE COLLECTION FOR THE POOR SAINTS IN JUDEA 8:1-9:15The New Testament reveals that Paul was actively collecting money for "the poor among the saints in Jerusalem" (Romans 15:26) for about five years (A.D. 52-57). He solicited funds from the Christians in Galatia (Acts 18:23; 1 Corinthians 16:1), Macedonia (Acts 19:22; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5; 2 Corinthians 9:2; 2 Corinthians 9:4), Achaia (Romans 15:26; 1 Corinthians 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8-9), and Asia Minor (Acts... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:6

Titus had begun to lead the Corinthians in assembling their gift sometime before his recent visit to Corinth. He had made this earlier visit a year before the time Paul wrote this epistle (cf. 2 Corinthians 8:10; 2 Corinthians 9:2). The Corinthians were not facing persecution nor were they facing financial constraints, as the Macedonians were. Nevertheless they had not yet assembled their offering even though Titus had been with them again recently. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 8:6-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 8:6

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 8:6

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