2 Corinthians 8:1

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Summary

2 Corinthians 8:1

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

We

2 Corinthians 8:19

The grace

Churches

General references

Philippians 1:5

Bible References

We

And not only that, but he was also appointed by the churches to accompany us with this gift that is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

The grace

During a severe testing by affliction, their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed into the wealth of their generosity.

For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many acts of thanksgiving to God.

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with a firm resolve of the heart,

But by God’s grace I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not ineffective. However, I worked more than any of them, yet not I, but God’s grace that was with me.

This grace was given to me—the least of all the saints—to proclaim to the Gentiles the incalculable riches of the Messiah,

I labor for this, striving with His strength that works powerfully in me.

Churches

For I know your eagerness, and I brag about you to the Macedonians:

“Achaia

has been prepared since last year,” and your zeal has stirred up most of them.

When I was present with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have kept myself, and will keep myself, from burdening you in any way.

During the night a vision appeared to Paul: A Macedonian man was standing and pleading with him, “Cross over to Macedonia and help us!”

for Macedonia and Achaia

were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

As a result, you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.

In fact, you are doing this toward all the brothers in the entire region of Macedonia. But we encourage you, brothers, to do so even more,

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because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.