2 Corinthians 9:4 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:1-5

In these verses the apostle speaks very respectfully to the Corinthians, and with great skill; and, while he seems to excuse his urging them so earnestly to charity, still presses them thereto, and shows how much his heart was set upon this matter. I. He tells them it was needless to press them with further arguments to afford relief to their poor brethren (2 Cor. 9:1), being satisfied he had said enough already to prevail with those of whom he had so good an opinion. For, 1. He knew their... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:1-5

9:1-5 It is superfluous for me to write to you about this service designed to help God's dedicated people, for I know your eagerness, about which I have boasted for you to the Macedonians, for I have told them that Achaea has been ready since last year, and the story of your zeal has kindled the majority of them. But, all the same, I am sending the brothers, so that, in this particular matter, the boast I made of you may not be proved empty, so that you might be all ready, as I said you were.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:4

Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me ,.... The apostle had determined to come himself, though he was afterwards prevented by Providence, but could not be certain of the coming of the Macedonian brethren with him; however, as it was probable that some of them would come, whose hearts were so much in this work, therefore he judged it fit and proper to send the brethren before hand, in case they should come: and find you unprepared ; not so ready for this service as had been boasted... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:4

Verse 4 4.In this confidence The Greek term being ὑπόστασις the Old Interpreter has rendered it substantiam , (substance.) (708) Erasmus renders it argumentum , (subject-matter,) but neither is suitable. Budaeus, however, observes, that this term is sometimes taken to mean boldness, or confidence, as it is used by Polybius when he says, ὀυχ οὑτω την δύναμιν ὡς τὴν ὑπόστασιν καὶ τόλμαν αὐτοῦ καταπεπληγμένον τῶν εναντίων — “It was not so much his bodily strength, as his boldness and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:1-5

"For as touching the ministering to the saints," etc. The work of collecting was entrusted to Titus and a brother whose praise was "throughout all the Churches," and probably to other Christians more or less distinguished. Concerning the collecting of their subscriptions, three things are observable in Paul's own conduct. I. HE RECOGNIZED THEIR MERITS . "For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: for I know the forwardness of your mind,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Reviewing the reasoning on the duty of Christian beneficence, the apostle concluded that he had expounded the subject in a manner so clear and explicit as to make any addition "superfluous" on the score either of logic or of appeal. Recall the argument for a moment, and see if he was not justified in this opinion. The appeal was for the poor of the Church at Jerusalem. Macedonia was depressed and sorely troubled, Achaia was internally agitated by Judaizers and free thinkers; and between this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:4

They of Macedonia; rather, Macedonians; i.e. any friends from Macedonia ( Acts 20:4 ). Shall Achaians have to blush before Macedonians? We, that we say not ye. Nothing can exceed the delicacy of this touch. St. Paul asks them to be ready with their contributions for his sake, not for their own; that he may not have to blush for his generous words respecting them, whereas really the discredit would be simply theirs. Confident boasting; rather, confidence . The reading "of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:4

Lest haply if they of Macedonia - If any of the Macedonians should happen to come with me, and should find that you had done nothing. He does not say that they would come with him, but it was by no means improbable that they would. It was customary for some of the members of the churches to travel with Paul from place to place, and the conversation was constant between Macedonia and Achaia. Paul had, therefore, every reason to suppose that some of the Macedonians would accompany him when he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 9:3-7

2 Corinthians 9:3-7. Yet have I sent the brethren Above mentioned before me; lest our boasting of you should be in vain Lest you should be found unprepared. To make up beforehand To complete before my arrival; your bounty Or gift; whereof ye had notice before Greek, την προκατηγγελμενην , spoken of before, namely, by me to the Macedonians. Or, as some understand the expression, formerly announced to the saints in Judea. That the same might be ready When I come; as a bounty ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:1-5

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:4

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 9:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 9:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 9:3-7

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