2 Corinthians 9:3

But I sent the brethren, that our boasting of you might not be made in vain in this respect; that, as I said, ye may be prepared;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:

In Context

2For I know your readiness of mind, of which I boast for you to the Macedonians, that Achaia has been prepared since a year ago; and your zeal stirred up the greater part of them.

4lest haply, if Macedonians come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be put to shame in respect to this confidence.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 16:1NOW concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.

2 Corinthians 8:6So that we exhorted Titus, that as he had before begun, so he would also finish among you this grace also.

2 Corinthians 9:4lest haply, if Macedonians come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be put to shame in respect to this confidence.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 9:2-6

Charity Urged. ( a. d. 57.) 1 For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: 2 For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many. 3 Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready: 4 Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be… Read the whole commentary →

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