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2 Corinthians 8:1 KJV
2 Corinthians · chapter 8 · verse 1
Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;2 Corinthians 8:1 · King James Version
2 Corinthians 8:1 in context
1Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
2How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
3For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- MacedoniamakedoniaMacedonia = " extended land" , a country bounded on the south by Thessaly and…G3109 →
- Moreoverdebut, moreover, and, etcG1161 →
- brethrenadelphosa brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother…G80 →
- bestoweddidōmito give, to give something to someone, of one s own accord to give one something, to his…G1325 →
- churchesekklēsiaa gathering of citizens called out from their homes into some public place, an assembly…G1577 →
- gracecharisgrace, that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness grace of…G5485 →
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Observe here, I. The apostle takes occasion from the good example of the churches of Macedonia, that is, of Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, and others in the region of Macedonia, to exhort the Corinthians and the Christians in Achaia to the good work of charity. And, 1.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-6