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2 Corinthians 8:7

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Corinthians 8:7

Verse 7 of 24

Scripture focus

Therefore, as ye abound in every [thing, in] faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and [in] all diligence, and [in] your love to us, [see] that ye abound in this grace also.

2 Corinthians 8:7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 8:7

Theological / Devotional

Ye abound. In verses 7-15 Paul gives directions concerning the collection in Corinth. He appeals to the principle that the Christian life is an abundant life (John 10:10).

In every thing. Asymmetrical Christian experience is a harmonious development of life and service, of inward graces and an outward expression of them. Any aspect of the Christian life cultivated at the expense of other aspects may become a blemish. Compare 1 Corinthians 1:5. The Corinthians excelled in so many ways that it would be inconsistent to neglect the grace of charity.

The grace. That is, the collection (see on verses 1, 2).

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