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 speak not by commandment, but to prove by the earnestness of others, 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 show to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
That
2 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia:
2 Corinthians 8:10
And in this I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to desire a year ago.
1 Corinthians 16:15
I beseech you, brethren, (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
Provoked
2 Corinthians 8:8
I speak not by commandment, but to prove by the earnestness of others, the sincerity of your love.
Hebrews 10:24
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
General references
2 Corinthians 8:24
Therefore show to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.