2 Corinthians 8:4 — KJV with Strong's Concordance

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⁴Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

2 Corinthians 8:4 —

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Original word meaning

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Cross-References

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 24:17
Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
2 Corinthians 9:1
For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
Galatians 6:10
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Hebrews 6:10
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.
1 Corinthians 16:15
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,)

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Alms Beneficence Benevolence Charity Church Collection Decision Diplomacy

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 th…

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown’s Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (1871)

(vv. 4)

3-5. they were willing--rather, supply from 2Co 8:5, the ellipsis thus, “According to their power ... yea, and beyond their power, THEY GAVE.” of themselves--not only not being besought, but themselves beseeching us.