2 Corinthians 8:1 BSB

2 Corinthians 8:1

Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.

BSB

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ASV

Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia;

KJV

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

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Commentary

4 voices

Thomas Aquinas

Commentary on 2 Corinthians (1274)

Having exhorted them to good in general, he now exhorts them to a particular good, namely, to contribute to the things being collected for the saints at Jerusalem. For, as it says in Acts (chap. 5), and suggested in Gal. (2:10), the apostles had charged …

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The Reformation1 voice

John Calvin

1509–1564

Commentaries (1554)

For although it is acknowledged by all, that it is a commendable virtue to give help to the needy, they, nevertheless, do not reckon it to be a gain, nor do they look upon it as the grace of God Nay rather, they reckon, that it is so much of what was theirs taken from them, and lost.

The Puritans and the Awakening1 voice

John Gill

1697–1771

Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748)

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God,.... The apostle having said everything that was proper to conciliate the minds and affections of the Corinthians to him, and the matter in difference being adjusted to the satisfaction of all parties concerned; he proposes what he had wisely postponed till all was over, the making a collection for the poor saints at Jerusalem; which he enforces by the example of the Macedonian churches, the churches at Philippi, Thessalonica, &c.

The Nineteenth Century1 voice

Albert Barnes

1798–1870

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit - We make known to you; we inform you. The phrase “we do you to wit,” is used in Tyndale’s translation, and means “we cause you to know.” The purpose for which Paul informed them of the liberality of the churches of Macedonia was to excite them to similar liberality. Of the grace of God ... - The favor which God had shown them in exciting a spirit of liberality, and in enabling them to contribute to the fund for supplying the needs of the poor saints at Jerusalem.

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Original language & word study

15 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
Γνωρίζομεν	Gnōrizomen	We make known	G1107 →
δὲ	de	now	G1161 →
ὑμῖν,	humin	to you,	G4771 →
ἀδελφοί,	adelphoi	brothers,	G80 →
τὴν	tēn	the	G3588 →
χάριν	charin	grace	G5485 →
τοῦ	tou	<the>	G3588 →
θεοῦ	theou	of God	G2316 →
τὴν	tēn	which	G3588 →
δεδομένην	dedomenēn	bestowed	G1325 →
ἐν	en	among	G1722 →
ταῖς	tais	the	G3588 →
ἐκκλησίαις	ekklēsiais	churches	G1577 →
τῆς	tēs	<the>	G3588 →
Μακεδονίας	Makedonias	of Macedonia	G3109 →

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Where the connections lead

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Through
Colossians 1:29
To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.
leads to
- 1 Corinthians 15:10
  But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of…
- Ephesians 1:19
  and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,
- 1 Corinthians 9:25–27
  Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.
- Ephesians 3:7
  I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power.
Through
Acts 11:23
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
leads to
- 1 Corinthians 15:58
  Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
- Acts 14:22
  strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
Through
1 Thessalonians 4:10
And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more
leads to
- Philippians 1:9
  And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
- 1 Thessalonians 3:12
  And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows,

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01Commentary

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02Original language & word study

03The walk

Where the connections lead

04Related verses

05Featured studies on this passage

06About 2 Corinthians

The record, by era

Where the connections lead

Commentary

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The walk

Related verses

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About 2 Corinthians