2 Corinthians 8:16
But thanks be unto God, who gives this same enthusiasm in your behalf in the heart of Titus;
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 has been written, He that had much did not super-abound; and he that had little did not lack.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 7:7and not only by his coming, but also by the consolation with which he was comforted by you, proclaiming unto us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced the more.
Philippians 2:20For I have no one like-minded, who will nobly remember the things concerning you;
Revelation 17:17for God has given it into their hearts to do his mind, and to have one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.
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 →