2 Corinthians 9:2
For I know your promptitude, of which I am boasting to the Macedonians in your behalf, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has aroused many.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
1For indeed concerning the ministry which is to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you.
Cross References
Acts 18:12But Gallio being proconsul of Achaia, the Jews of one accord arose up against Paul, and led him to the tribunal,
2 Corinthians 1:1Paul, the apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and brother Timothy, to the church of God which is at Corinth, along with all the saints who are in all Achaia:
2 Corinthians 8:8I speak not according to commandment, but through the zeal of others also proving the sincerity of your divine love.
2 Corinthians 8:19not only so, but having been elected by the churches our traveling companion with this philanthropy, administered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and your promptitude:
1 Thessalonians 1:7so that you are an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.
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 →