4Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
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Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
I beseech you, brethren,(ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-6)Observe here, I. The apostle takes occasion from the good example of the churches of Macedonia, that is, of Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, and others in the region of Macedonia, to exhort the Corinthians and the Christians in Achaia to the good work of charity. And, 1. He acquaints them with their great liberality, which he calls the grace of God bestowed on the churches , 2 Cor. 8:1. Some think t…
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