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2 Corinthians 8:24

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Corinthians 8:24

Verse 24 of 24

Scripture focus

Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.

2 Corinthians 8:24 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 8:24

Theological / Devotional

Shew ye. Paul challenges the Corinthians to measure up to their responsibility to set an example worthy of emulation by Christians elsewhere. The attitude they took, the contribution they made, the treatment they accorded these delegates, would inevitably become known to the other churches. The Corinthians were on public exhibition in this matter of the collection. Their honor as a church was at stake. The only proper response on their part would be one of wholehearted cooperation with the messengers of Christ and of generosity toward the poor Christians in Judea.

Every church on earth is representative of the kingdom of God, and thus a spectacle to angels and to men (1 Corinthians 4:9). No subject of this kingdom has been entrusted with God’s gifts or blessings simply for his own use, whether it be truth, personal experience with Christ, or the material blessings of God’s providence.

By SdaBc