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.
The forwardness
I boast
Provoked
General references
Bible References
The forwardness
2 Corinthians 8:8
I am not speaking this as a command, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.
1 Thessalonians 1:7
so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.
I boast
2 Corinthians 8:24
Therefore openly before the churches, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.
That
2 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are throughout Achaia:
2 Corinthians 8:10
And in this matter I give my advice: it is best for you now to complete what a year ago you began not only to do but to desire.
1 Corinthians 16:15
You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brethren,
Provoked
2 Corinthians 8:8
I am not speaking this as a command, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.
Hebrews 10:24
and let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,
General references
2 Corinthians 8:24
Therefore openly before the churches, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.