Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.

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Bible References

The forwardness

2 Corinthians 8:8
I do not speak this as a commandment, but on account of the zeal of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
1 Thessalonians 1:7
so that you were examples to all that believe, in Macedonia and Achaia.

I boast

2 Corinthians 8:24
Therefore, give to them, in the presence of the churches, a proof of your love, and of our boasting of you.

That

2 Corinthians 1:1
PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Timothy my brother, to the church of God which is in Corinth, with all the saints that are in all Achaia:
2 Corinthians 8:10
And I give my judgment in this matter; for this is profitable for you, who began not only to do, but to show a willing mind, a year ago.
1 Corinthians 16:15
I beseech you, brethren, (you know the house of Stephanas, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

Provoked

2 Corinthians 8:8
I do not speak this as a commandment, but on account of the zeal of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
Hebrews 10:24
and let us consider one another that we may excite to love and good works,

General references

2 Corinthians 8:24
Therefore, give to them, in the presence of the churches, a proof of your love, and of our boasting of you.