2 Corinthians 8:16
But thanks be to God, who put the same concern for you into the heart of Titus:
1770 John Worsley 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 it is written, "He that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack."
Cross References
2 Corinthians 7:7and not only by his coming, but especially by the consolation wherewith he was comforted on your account, acquainting us with your earnest desire towards us, your grief, and your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced greatly.
Philippians 2:20For I have no one of a like spirit, who will with a kind of natural affection take care of your affairs.
Revelation 17:17For God hath put it into their hearts to do according to his mind, and to perform one and the same purpose, even to give their kingdoms to the beast, till the words of God be accomplished.
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 →