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2 Corinthians 9:3

But I have sent the brethren, that our boasting of you might not become vain in this respect, but that ye might be ready, as I had said:

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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:

In Context

2for I know your readiness of mind, which I boast of concerning you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath excited many.

4least if the Macedonians should come with me, and find you unprepared, we should be ashamed (not to say you also) in this confident boasting.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.

2 Corinthians 8:6Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had already begun, so he would also complete this grace among you.

2 Corinthians 9:4least if the Macedonians should come with me, and find you unprepared, we should be ashamed (not to say you also) in this confident boasting.

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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