2 Corinthians 8:6-11 ASV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1-6

Observe here, I. The apostle takes occasion from the good example of the churches of Macedonia, that is, of Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, and others in the region of Macedonia, to exhort the Corinthians and the Christians in Achaia to the good work of charity. And, 1. He acquaints them with their great liberality, which he calls the grace of God bestowed on the churches, 2 Cor. 8:1. Some think the words should be rendered, the gift of God given in or by the churches. He certainly means the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

In these verses the apostle uses several cogent arguments to stir up the Corinthians to this good work of charity. I. He urges upon them the consideration of their eminence in other gifts and graces, and would have them excel in this of charity also, 2 Cor. 8:7. Great address and much holy art are here used by the apostle. When he would persuade the Corinthians to this good thing, he commends them for other good things that were found in them. Most people love to be complimented, especially... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

8:1-15 Brothers, we want you to know about the grace of God which was given in the Churches of Macedonia. We want you to know that even when they were going through a severe test of their faith when things were pressing sorely on them, their overflowing happiness and their poverty which reached the very depths of destitution combined to overflow into the wealth of their generosity. For, I bear witness, they gave according to their ability, yes, beyond their ability, quite spontaneously,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:6

Insomuch that we desired Titus ,.... Observing the very great readiness, cheerfulness, and liberality of the poor Macedonians in this matter, the apostles could do no other than desire Titus to forward, hasten, and accomplish a like liberal contribution among the Corinthians; or the sense is, that the Macedonians not only prayed with much entreaty, as in 2 Corinthians 8:4 that the apostle would be pleased to take their collection, and send or carry it to Jerusalem; but also that they would... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:7

Therefore as ye abound in everything ,.... In all gifts and every grace, in the use and exercise of them, insomuch that they were enriched in everything, and wanted nothing; see 1 Corinthians 1:5 , that is here expressed in general, is explained by particulars following: in faith : both in the doctrine of faith, which they had received and professed, held fast to, and abode by; yea, they abounded in the knowledge of it, zeal for it, and thankfulness to God on account of it; and in the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:8

I speak not by commandment ,.... Either of God, who has not fixed the certain times when, or certain sums which persons are to give, and other circumstances, which are left to discretion; but in general has signified it as his will, that those in necessity are to be relieved by such who are in ability to do it: or as an apostle, he did not speak in an imperious manner, extorting from them a collection, or laying his apostolical injunctions upon them to make one; he did not go about to force... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:9

For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus ,.... This is a new argument, and a very forcible one to engage to liberality, taken from the wonderful grace and love of Christ, displayed in his state of humiliation towards his people; which is well known to all them that have truly believed in Christ; of this they are not and cannot be ignorant, his love, good will, and favour are so manifest; there are such glaring proofs of it in his incarnation, sufferings, and death, that leave no room for any... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:10

And herein I give my advice ,.... As Daniel did to Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel 4:27 . The apostle did not choose to make use of his apostolical authority, or give orders, as he sometimes did in such cases; he did not think fit to speak by way of commandment, obliging them to what they ought to do willingly; looking upon this the most prudential step, and wisest method he could take in order to succeed, only to give his judgment in this matter, as what would be best for them, and most conducive... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:11

Now therefore perform the doing of it ,.... This is a conclusion from the former advice, to finish what was readily willed; for as it is not enough to do a thing, unless it is done cheerfully and willingly, so it is not sufficient to express a good will to such service as is here called to, without doing it; both should go together: that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also ; in some cases there is neither power nor will to do good; in others there is... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:6

That we desired Titus - Titus had probably laid the plan of this contribution when he was before at Corinth, according to the direction given by the apostle, 1 Corinthians 16:1 , etc. The same grace - Liberality. See the note on 2 Corinthians 8:1 . read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1-6

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:6

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