2 Corinthians — Chapter 8

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2 Corinthians 8:1 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of ^Rthe grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

2 Cor 8:2-7; 2 Cor 9:12

2 Corinthians 8:2 How that in a great trial of affliction ^Rthe abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

Neh 8:10-12; Acts 2:45-46

2 Corinthians 8:3 For to their power, ^RI bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;

Rom 10:2; Gal 4:15

2 Corinthians 8:4 Praying us with much intreaty ^Rthat we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

2 Cor 8:18-19; Gen 33:10-11

2 Corinthians 8:5 And this they did, not as we hoped, but ^Rfirst gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.

2 Cor 5:14-15; 1 Sam 1:28

2 Corinthians 8:6 Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same ^Rgrace also.

2 Cor 8:4,19; 2 Cor 9:5

2 Corinthians 8:7 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in ^Rfaith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.

1 Cor 13:2

2 Corinthians 8:8 I ^Rspeak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

2 Cor 8:10; 2 Cor 9:7

2 Corinthians 8:9 For ye know ^Rthe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

2 Cor 13:14; John 1:14,17

2 Corinthians 8:10 And herein ^RI give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.

1 Cor 7:25,40

2 Corinthians 8:11 Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.

2 Corinthians 8:12 For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

2 Corinthians 8:13 For I mean ^Rnot that other men be eased, and ye burdened:

Acts 4:34; Rom 15:26-27

2 Corinthians 8:14 But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:

2 Corinthians 8:15 As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.

2 Corinthians 8:16 But ^Rthanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

Ezra 7:27; Neh 2:12

2 Corinthians 8:17 For indeed he ^Raccepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

2 Cor 8:6; Heb 13:22

2 Corinthians 8:18 And we have sent with him ^Rthe brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;

2 Cor 8:19,22-23; 2 Cor 12:18

2 Corinthians 8:19 And not that only, ^Rbut who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:

2 Cor 8:1-4; Acts 6:3-6

2 Corinthians 8:20 Avoiding this, ^Rthat no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

2 Cor 11:12; Matt 10:16

2 Corinthians 8:21 Providing ^Rfor honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Rom 12:17; Phil 4:8

2 Corinthians 8:22 And we have sent with them our brother, ^Rwhom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.

Phil 2:20-22

2 Corinthians 8:23 Whether any do enquire of ^RTitus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.

2 Cor 8:6,16; 2 Cor 7:6

2 Corinthians 8:24 Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.

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📖 What We’re Reading

2 Corinthians 8:1–9 — Generosity shaped by grace

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

The Macedonian churches give willingly amid hardship. Paul encourages the Corinthians through the example of Christ's generous grace.

Key Truth: Let grace move you toward willing generosity.

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📖 What We’re Reading

2 Corinthians 8:10–15 — Willingness and equitable care

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul urges completion of the collection according to ability, seeking relief and fairness rather than burdening one group.

Key Truth: Give willingly and responsibly according to means.

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📖 What We’re Reading

2 Corinthians 8:16–24 — Trustworthy handling of gifts

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Titus and fellow workers carry the offering, with arrangements designed to honor the Lord and avoid blame.

Key Truth: Join generosity with transparent stewardship.

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Related Scripture (KJV)

Exodus 16:18 — Paul recalls the manna account in discussing equitable provision.

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How can you complete a generous intention responsibly?

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