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 so, but who was also appointed by vote by the assemblies, our fellow-traveller, with this favour that is ministered by us, unto the glory of the same Lord, and your willing mind;

The grace

because in much trial of tribulation the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, did abound to the riches of their liberality;

because the ministration of this service not only is supplying the wants of the saints, but is also abounding through many thanksgivings to God,

who, having come, and having seen the grace of God, was glad, and was exhorting all with purpose of heart to cleave to the Lord,

and by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace that is towards me came not in vain, but more abundantly than they all did I labour, yet not I, but the grace of God that is with me;

to me -- the less than the least of all the saints -- was given this grace, among the nations to proclaim good news -- the untraceable riches of the Christ,

for which also I labour, striving according to his working that is working in me in power.

Churches

for I have known your readiness of mind, which in your behalf I boast of to Macedonians, that Achaia hath been prepared a year ago, and the zeal of you did stir up the more part,

and being present with you, and having been in want, I was chargeable to no one, for my lack did the brethren supply -- having come from Macedonia -- and in everything burdenless to you I did keep myself, and will keep.

And a vision through the night appeared to Paul -- a certain man of Macedonia was standing, calling upon him, and saying, 'Having passed through to Macedonia, help us;' --

for it pleased Macedonia and Achaia well to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem;

so that ye became patterns to all those believing in Macedonia and Achaia,

for ye do it also to all the brethren who are in all Macedonia; and we call upon you, brethren, to abound still more,

General references

for your contribution to the good news from the first day till now,