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Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia;
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Generosity is God's Grace
Commentators unanimously highlight that Paul attributes the Macedonians' giving not to their own goodness, but to "the grace of God." A generous spirit is not a natural human trait but a divine gift. Scholars like Spurgeon and Henry note that viewing generosity this way gives glory to God and reminds believers that their ability to do good comes from Him.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Introduction to Second Corinthians Chapter 8
In the previous chapter, the apostle had expressed his entire confidence in the ready obedience…
The grace (την χαριν). As manifested in the collection in the churches, poor as they were. The Romans had lacerated Macedonia (Liv…
19th Century
Anglican
Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit . . .—Better, we declare, or make known to you. There is no adequa…
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Baptist
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…
16th Century
Protestant
Since any lingering offense among the Corinthians, caused by the severity of the preceding Epistle, might hinder Paul's authority over them, he has…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
After exhorting them to good in general, the Apostle now encourages them toward a particular good: contributing to the collection for the saints in…
