2 Corinthians 8

2 Corinthians 8:1

Verse 1

We do you to wit; we make known to you.

2 Corinthians 8:2

Verse 2

In a great trial; in a time of great trial.

2 Corinthians 8:3

Verse 3

To their power; to the extent of their power.

2 Corinthians 8:4

Verse 4

The fellowship of the ministering, &c.; the charge of conveying the contribution to those for whom it was intended.

2 Corinthians 8:5

Verse 5

Not as we hoped; not merely as much as we hoped.

2 Corinthians 8:6

Verse 6

Finish in you the same grace, call upon you to finish the work, by your contributions.

2 Corinthians 8:7

Verse 7

In this grace; liberality.

2 Corinthians 8:8

Verse 8

The forwardness of others; the readiness and zeal of others, that is, of the churches in Macedonia.

2 Corinthians 8:9

Verse 9

The grace; the goodness and mercy.

2 Corinthians 8:15

Verse 15

This language refers to the gathering of the manna. (Exodus 16:18,) and is used here as illustrative of the nature of Christian liberality.

2 Corinthians 8:17

Verse 17

The exhortation; the request which I made that he would go to you.

2 Corinthians 8:18

Verse 18

The brother, whose praise, &c. It is not known to whom Paul here refers. Some conjecture that it was Luke; others, Mark; others, Silas or Barnabas.

2 Corinthians 8:19

Verse 19

This grace; this gift; that is, the contribution before referred to.–And declaration of your ready mind; that is, to the manifestation of your ready liberality.

2 Corinthians 8:20

Verse 20

In this abundance; in respect to this property, namely, the money contributed.

2 Corinthians 8:21

Verse 21

For honest things; things reputable, free from all appearance of wrong.

2 Corinthians 8:22

Verse 22

Our brother. There are no means of ascertaining what individual is here referred to.

2 Corinthians 8:23

Verse 23

Whether any, &c.; if any.

2 Corinthians 8:24

Verse 24

And of our boasting, &c.; that is, show that the praises we have given you were deserved.