2 Corinthians 8:1
And we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God, that hath been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,
Young's Literal Translation
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 11:23who, having come, and having seen the grace of God, was glad, and was exhorting all with purpose of heart to cleave to the Lord,
Romans 15:26for it pleased Macedonia and Achaia well to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who [are] in Jerusalem;
2 Corinthians 8:2because in much trial of tribulation the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, did abound to the riches of their liberality;
2 Corinthians 9:4lest if Macedonians may come with me, and find you unprepared, we — we may be put to shame (that we say not — ye) in this same confidence of boasting.
2 Corinthians 11:9and being present with you, and having been in want, I was chargeable to no one, for my lack did the brethren supply — having come from Macedonia — and in everything burdenless to you I did keep myself, and will keep.
Colossians 1:29for which also I labour, striving according to his working that is working in me in power.
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 →