2 Corinthians 8:1
And now, brethren, we want you to know of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
In Context
Cross References
Acts 11:23When he came, and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and exhorted them all, that with resolute hearts they would cling to the Lord;
Romans 15:26For it has pleased those of Macedonia and Achaia to make a contribution for the poor among the saints who are at Jerusalem.
2 Corinthians 8:2For during a great test of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty overflowed in a wealth of liberality.
2 Corinthians 9:4Lest if any from Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (to say nothing of you) should be put to shame by this confidence.
2 Corinthians 11:9And when I was present with you, and in want, I burdened no man: for that which I lacked the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so I will continue to do.
Colossians 1:29For this I labour, striving according to his power, which works mightily within me.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:1
In this and the following chapter Paul is exhorting and directing the Corinthians about a particular work of charity—to relieve the necessities of the poor saints at Jerusalem and in Judea, according to the good example of the churches in Macedonia, Rom. xv. 26 . The Christians at Jerusalem, through war, famine, and persecution, had become poor, many of them had fallen into decay, and perhaps most of them were but poor when they first embraced Christianity; for Christ said, "The poor receive the gospel." Now Paul,… Read the whole commentary →