Thematic Bible
2 Corinthians 8:1 (show verse)
Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
The church » The object of the grace of God
Grace » Saints » Abound in gifts of
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
The church » The object of the grace of God
Grace » Saints » Abound in gifts of
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
2 Corinthians 8:2 (show verse)
that during a severe ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their generosity.
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Generosity » Liberality in the early church
Joy » Of saints should be » Abundant
Joy » Instances of » Of the macedonian Christians, when they made a contribution for the Christians at jerusalem
Liberality » Liberality in the early church
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
Generosity » Liberality in the early church
Joy » Of saints should be » Abundant
Joy » Instances of » Of the macedonian Christians, when they made a contribution for the Christians at jerusalem
Liberality » Liberality in the early church
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Offerings of, acceptable to God
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
2 Corinthians 8:3 (show verse)
For I testify, they gave according to their means and beyond their means. They did so voluntarily,
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Missionaries » With a superabundant liberality
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Sacrificial giving » The churches of macedonia
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Missionaries » With a superabundant liberality
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Sacrificial giving » The churches of macedonia
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
2 Corinthians 8:4 (show verse)
begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping the saints.
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Sacrificial giving » The churches of macedonia
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
Giving » Sacrificial » The churches of macedonia
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Sacrificial giving » The churches of macedonia
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
2 Corinthians 8:5 (show verse)
And they did this not just as we had hoped, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and to us by the will of God.
Consecration » Examples of personal
Consecration » Personal
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Missionaries » In first giving their own selves to the lord
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
The Surrendered life » Consecration » Examples of personal
Consecration » Personal
Liberality » Extraordinary--exemplified » Churches of macedonia
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
the Macedonian empire » Liberality of the churches of
Missionaries » In first giving their own selves to the lord
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
The Surrendered life » Consecration » Examples of personal
2 Corinthians 8:6 (show verse)
Thus we urged Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, so also he should complete this act of kindness for you.
2 Corinthians 8:7 (show verse)
But as you excel in everything -- in faith, in speech, in knowledge, and in all eagerness and in the love from us that is in you -- make sure that you excel in this act of kindness too.
Christian conduct » Abounding in the work of the lord
Diligence » Saints should abound in
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Benevolence
Faith » Saints should » Abound in
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Christian graces exemplify
Liberality » Should be exercised » Abundantly
Love to man » Saints should » Provoke each other to
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Love them
The poor » Care for » Should be urged
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Utterance
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Spiritual utterance given to aid in
Diligence » Saints should abound in
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Benevolence
Faith » Saints should » Abound in
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Christian graces exemplify
Liberality » Should be exercised » Abundantly
Love to man » Saints should » Provoke each other to
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Love them
The poor » Care for » Should be urged
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Utterance
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Spiritual utterance given to aid in
2 Corinthians 8:8 (show verse)
I am not saying this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by comparison with the eagerness of others.
2 Corinthians 8:9 (show verse)
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.
Christ » Reproves » Sacrifice of
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Humiliation of
Christ » Humility of » General references to
Christ » Grace of » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Christ, character of » Self-denying
Debtors » Spiritual
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Benevolence
Grace » Of Christ » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Grace » Christ's » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Humility » Of Christ » General references to
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Poverty
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Liberality » Christ set an example of
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » Paul
Poverty » Why jesus Christ became poor
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
Jesus Christ, Savior » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Selfishness » The example of Christ condemns
Spiritual » Crowns » Debtors
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
Sufferings of Christ » Endured humiliation
Unselfishness » Christ
Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Wealth » What makes you rich
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Humiliation of
Christ » Humility of » General references to
Christ » Grace of » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Christ, character of » Self-denying
Debtors » Spiritual
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Benevolence
Grace » Of Christ » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Grace » Christ's » Manifested in self-sacrifice
Humility » Of Christ » General references to
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Poverty
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Liberality » Christ set an example of
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » Paul
Poverty » Why jesus Christ became poor
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
Jesus Christ, Savior » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Selfishness » The example of Christ condemns
Spiritual » Crowns » Debtors
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
Sufferings of Christ » Endured humiliation
Unselfishness » Christ
Vicarious suffering » Of Christ » Offered himself as a sacrifice
Wealth » What makes you rich
2 Corinthians 8:10 (show verse)
So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give,
No Themes for this verse.
2 Corinthians 8:11 (show verse)
to finish what you started, so that just as you wanted to do it eagerly, you can also complete it according to your means.
2 Corinthians 8:12 (show verse)
For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have.
2 Corinthians 8:13 (show verse)
For I do not say this so there would be relief for others and suffering for you, but as a matter of equality.
No Themes for this verse.
2 Corinthians 8:14 (show verse)
At the present time, your abundance will meet their need, so that one day their abundance may also meet your need, and thus there may be equality,
2 Corinthians 8:15 (show verse)
as it is written: "The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little."
No Themes for this verse.
2 Corinthians 8:16 (show verse)
But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you,
2 Corinthians 8:17 (show verse)
because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, he is coming to you of his own accord.
2 Corinthians 8:18 (show verse)
And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the gospel.
2 Corinthians 8:19 (show verse)
In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.
2 Corinthians 8:20 (show verse)
We did this as a precaution so that no one should blame us in regard to this generous gift we are administering.
2 Corinthians 8:21 (show verse)
For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.
2 Corinthians 8:22 (show verse)
And we are sending with them our brother whom we have tested many times and found eager in many matters, but who now is much more eager than ever because of the great confidence he has in you.
2 Corinthians 8:23 (show verse)
If there is any question about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; if there is any question about our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ.
2 Corinthians 8:24 (show verse)
Therefore show them openly before the churches the proof of your love and of our pride in you.