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2 Corinthians 9:2

For I know your forwardness of mind—of which, in your behalf, I am boasting unto Macedonians, that, Achaia, hath been prepared for a year past,—and, your zeal, hath stirred up the greater number of them.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

1For, indeed, concerning the ministry which is for the saints, it is, superfluous for me, to be writing to you;

3Nevertheless I have sent the brethren, that, our boast in your behalf, be not made void, in this respect, that, even as I was saying, ye may be prepared,—

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Cross References

Acts 18:12But, when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews, with one accord, set upon Paul, and led him unto the judgment-seat,

2 Corinthians 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, through the will of God, and Timothy the brother,—unto the assembly of God which is in Corinth, together with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia:

2 Corinthians 8:8Not by way of injunction, do I speak, but through, others’, earnestness, and, the genuineness of your own love, putting to the test.

2 Corinthians 8:19Not only so, however, but he hath also been appointed by the assemblies, as a fellow-traveler with us in this favour, which is being ministered by us with a view to the Lord’s glory and our earnest desire:—

1 Thessalonians 1:7So that ye became an ensample unto all who were coming to the faith, 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 →

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