13For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:
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Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. …
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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