2 Corinthians 9:2
I know how keen you are to help—I was boasting about this to those in Macedonia that you in Achaia have been ready for over a year, and your enthusiasm has encouraged many of them to give.
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1I really don't need to write to you about this offering for God's people.
Cross References
Acts 18:12However, during the time when Gallio was the governor of Achaia, the Jews united in an attack against Paul and brought him before the court.
2 Corinthians 1:1This letter comes from Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ according to the will of God, and from Timothy, our brother. It is sent to the church of God in Corinth, together with all of God's people throughout Achaia.
2 Corinthians 8:8I'm not ordering you to do this, but to prove how sincere your love is in comparison with the dedication of others.
2 Corinthians 8:19He was also appointed by the churches to go with us as we deliver this gracious offering we're carrying. We do this to honor the Lord and to show our eagerness to help others.
1 Thessalonians 1:7So you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Greece!
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 →