2 Corinthians 8:16
I thank God for inspiring Titus with the same keen interest in your welfare that I have;
Open English Bible (US)
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 scripture says – ‘Those who had much had nothing over, and those who had little did not lack!’
Cross References
2 Corinthians 7:7And it is not only by his arrival that we are encouraged, but also by the encouragement which he received from you; for he tells us of your strong affection, your penitence, and your zeal on my behalf – so that I am happier still.
Philippians 2:20For I have no one but him to send – no one of kindred spirit who would take the same genuine interest in your welfare.
Revelation 17:17For God has put it into their minds to carry out his purpose, in carrying out their common purpose and surrendering their kingdoms to the Beast, until God’s decrees will be executed.
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 →