2 Corinthians 8
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 8 of 13
Chapter Summary
He stirs them up to a liberal contribution for the poor saints at Jerusalem.
Key Greek Words
People & Context
The apostle urging the Corinthians to finish the collection for the saints, holding up Macedonia's example.
Paul's partner and fellow worker sent to complete the gracious gift among the Corinthians (vv. 6, 16, 23).
The believers exhorted to abound in the grace of giving and prove their love.
The assemblies of Macedonia whose joy amid poverty overflowed in rich generosity (vv. 1-5).
The Lord who, being rich, became poor so that the Corinthians might become rich (v. 9).
Timeline
Paul highlights the assemblies of Macedonia, who, despite deep poverty and severe testing, begged to participate in the ministry to the saints with an overflowing abundance of generosity .
2 Corinthians 8:1-5He encourages the Corinthians to follow through on their own giving, reminding them of the grace of Jesus Christ, who, though rich, became poor so that they might become rich .
2 Corinthians 8:9Paul formally sends Titus and other proven brothers to the Corinthians to arrange the promised blessing in advance, avoiding any blame regarding the administration of the bounty [29-31].
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