2 Corinthians 8:16
But thanks be to God, who put the same earnest care for you in the heart of Titus:
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
In Context
15as it is written: He that gathered much had nothing over; and he that gathered little did not lack.
17for he accepted my exhortation, and, being more earnest, he went to you of his own accord.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 7:7and not only by his coming, but also by the consolation with which he was comforted in you when he told us of your strong affection, your grief, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced the more.
Philippians 2:20for I have no one of a kindred spirit who will sincerely care for your condition:
Revelation 17:17For God has put into their hearts to fulfill his will, and to agree, and to give their kingdom to the beast, till the words of God be accomplished.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:8-16
Charity Urged. ( a. d. 57.) 7 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. 8 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. 9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. 10 And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient… Read the whole commentary →