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2 Corinthians 8:3-6

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

3. For to [their] power, I bear record, yea, and beyond [their] power [they were] willing of themselves; 4. Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and [take upon us] the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. 5. And [this they did], not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. 6. Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.

2 Corinthians 8:3-6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 8:3

Theological / Devotional

To their power. In the Greek verses 3-6 constitute one sentence, which explains further the quality of liberality mentioned in verses 1, 2. The Macedonians gave beyond their ability and means. Their tendency was not to give too little, but too much. They gave spontaneously and without being urged or even reminded, as it seemed the Corinthians now needed to be. It was sufficient that the Macedonians know of the need that existed. They requested the privilege of being allowed to share in the ministry of being allowed to share in the ministry to the poor saints at Jerusalem. Their spirit exhibited complete self-dedication and self-sacrifice to the work of the Lord.

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