The grace (την χαριν). As manifested in the collection in the churches, poor as they were. The Romans had lacerated Macedonia (Liv…

Introduction to Second Corinthians Chapter 8

In the previous chapter, the apostle had expressed his entire confidence in the ready obedience…

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit . . .—Better, we declare, or make known to you. There is no adequa…

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit

Or, "we make known to you."

Tactfully, Paul begins with an example, not a plea. Although they were facing a severe ordeal involving persecution (cf. [Reference 1 Thessalonians…

Since any lingering offense among the Corinthians, caused by the severity of the preceding Epistle, might hinder Paul's authority over them, he has…

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God , &c.] The apostle having said everything that was proper to con…

The grace of God must be acknowledged as the root and fountain of all the good in us, or done by us, at any time. It is great grace and favor from …

After exhorting them to good in general, the Apostle now encourages them toward a particular good: contributing to the collection for the saints in…