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2 Corinthians 8:5

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

2 Corinthians 8:5

Verse 5 of 24

Scripture focus

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.

2 Corinthians 8:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 8:5

Theological / Devotional

Not as we hoped. Rather, they had exceeded Paul’s fondest expectations. They looked upon the collection, not as a duty, but as a privilege. They made the cause their own.

Gave their own selves. The Macedonian gift came from consecrated and devoted hearts. They gave themselves, and their gifts automatically followed. They gave themselves in their gifts (cf. Proverbs 23:26). The Christian who gives God his heart keeps nothing back. The example of the Macedonians to the Corinthians and to Christians of all time illustrates the great truth that “the gift without the giver is bare.” He who gives himself without reservation will not hesitate to give his possessions also.

Will of God. They permitted God to direct their lives, and His will became theirs.

Here was evidence of thorough conversion.

By SdaBc