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 speak not according to commandment, but through the zeal of others also proving the sincerity of your divine love.
1 Thessalonians 1:7
so that you are an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.

I boast

2 Corinthians 8:24
Moreover manifesting the exhibition of your love, and our boasting to them in your behalf, in the face of the churches.

That

2 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, the apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and brother Timothy, to the church of God which is at Corinth, along with all the saints who are in all Achaia:
2 Corinthians 8:10
And herein I give my judgement: for this is profitable to you, who not only began to do, but to be anxious, a year ago:
1 Corinthians 16:15
But I exhort you, brethren; (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruit of Achaia, and they have set themselves to minister unto the saints),

Provoked

2 Corinthians 8:8
I speak not according to commandment, but through the zeal of others also proving the sincerity of your divine love.
Hebrews 10:24
and let us recognize one another in the provocation of divine love and good works:

General references

2 Corinthians 8:24
Moreover manifesting the exhibition of your love, and our boasting to them in your behalf, in the face of the churches.