10And herein I 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.
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That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; …
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.
If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, …
Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 7-15)In these verses the apostle uses several cogent arguments to stir up the Corinthians to this good work of charity. I. He urges upon them the consideration of their eminence in other gifts and graces, and would have them excel in this of charity also, 2 Cor. 8:7. Great address and much holy art are here used by the apostle. When he would persuade the Corinthians to this good thing, he commends them…
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