2 Corinthians 8:4

intreating us with much importunity, that we would convey the gift, and so take upon us a part of the ministration to the saints.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

In Context

3For to their power, I bear them witness, yea and beyond their power, they contributed of their own accord:

5And this they did not merely as we hoped, but first gave themselves unto the Lord, and to us by the will of God.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:42And whosoever shall give to one of these mean persons but a cup of cold water to drink, as my disciple, I assure you, he shall not lose his reward.

Matthew 25:40And the king replying will say unto them, Verily I declare unto you, inasmuch as ye did it to one of the lest of these my brethren, ye did it to me.

Mark 14:7She has done a kind office to me. For ye have the poor always with you, and may do them good, whenever ye will; but me ye have not always.

Acts 6:1Now in those days, as the number of disciples increased, there rose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.

Acts 11:29And each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:2-7

Charity of the Macedonians. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; 2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. 3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; 4 Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. 5 And this… Read the whole commentary →

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