2 Corinthians 9

2 Corinthians 9:1

AS touching,] I doe insist more in recommending these brethren unto you, then in recommending the contibution it selfe, for I know that you are sufficiently inclined thereunto of your selves.

2 Corinthians 9:2

Achaiah,] a province of Peloponnesus, or orea, whereof Corinth was the chiefe Citie Your zeale,] the Italian, Your jealousie,] that is to say your example hath stirred up a great emulation in many, wo do not desire to be out gone in well doing

2 Corinthians 9:4

They of Macedonia,] who accompanied Saint Paul in this voyage. See Acts 20:4.

2 Corinthians 9:5

Bountie,] the Italian, Blessing,] that is to say almes and bountie As a matter,] namely as may deserve the title of liberalitie; both in abundance, and speedie performance; not savouring of scarcity neither in the quantitie nor in the manner of doing it.

2 Corinthians 9:6

But this,] in this case is verified the common saying according to the Scripture, namely that Gods reward both in this life, and in the other, shall be according to the measure of the bounty, so that there bee in them all upright will and intention though the effect be in different degree.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Everyman,] this which I say is not to impose a Law, or to force any one, but to stirre up your wills, without which nothing can bee pleasing o God, in this action.

2 Corinthians 9:10

He that,] as God blesseth the increase of the earth so largely that it sufficeth both for the nourishment of man, and also to sow againe: So I beseech him to supply all your wants, and besides grant you meanes to use liberalitie: and that he will bee pleased to reward it abundantly with his grace Righteousnesse,] namely your almes and bountie. See M〈…〉h. 6. 1.

2 Corinthians 9:11

Bountifulnesse,] Greeke simplicitie as 2 Corinthians 8:2 Through us,] namely being by us dealt amongst true beleevers: Or being accompanied with our exhortation to acknowledge it all from God, and from the working of his spirit, in their brethren, for the maintaining of the communion of Saints.

2 Corinthians 9:12

Service,] almes being a part of the spirituall service under the Gospell. See Philippians 4:18. Hebrews 13:16 Unto God,] namely to his honour and glory

2 Corinthians 9:13

Subjection,] because you have voluntarily submitted your selves to the faith and to the sincere profession of the Gospell, and to all the duties of loyall Christians, and especially to communicate to your brethrens necessities.