2 Corinthians 8:4
with much exhortation, begging of us the favor, even the fellowship of service for the sanctified.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
3so that according to their ability, I testify, and beyond their ability, willingly,
Cross References
Genesis 33:10And Jacob said, No, I pray thee, if now I have found favor in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand, inasmuch as I have seen thy face, as any man would see the face of God, and thou were pleased with me.
Matthew 10:42And whoever may give to drink one of these little ones merely a cold cup in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you he will, no, not lose his reward.
Matthew 25:40And having answered, the King will say to them, Truly I say to you, inasmuch as ye did it to one of these my brothers, the least, ye did it to me.
Mark 14:7For ye always have the poor with you, and whenever ye may desire ye can do them well, but ye do not always have me.
Acts 6:1Now in those days, the disciples being multiplied, there developed a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily assistance.
Acts 11:29And the disciples, as any man prospered, determined, each of them regarding aid, to send to the brothers who dwell in Judea,
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:2-7
Charity of the Macedonians. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; 2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. 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… Read the whole commentary →