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A Cycle of Generosity
Commentators explain that Paul is establishing a principle of mutual support. The Corinthians' current abundance should supply the needs of the Jerusalem church, with the understanding that circumstances can change. One day, the Corinthians might be in need, and others could then help them. This creates a practical and beautiful cycle of generosity and shared responsibility among believers.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 8:14
18th Century
Theologian
But by an equality. On just and equal principles.
That now at this time, etc. That at the present time your abundance may …
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 8:14
By equality (εξ ισοτητος). Old word from ισος, fair, equal. In N.T. only here and Col 4:1.
Abundancy (περι…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 8:14
19th Century
Bishop
But by an equality.—The meaning of the word is obvious. The Church of Jerusalem was at this time suffering from poverty, and there…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 8:12–14
19th Century
Preacher
For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. For I mean not that o…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 8:14
Perhaps one reason the collection project had been languishing at Corinth was an objection like this: “As if we had no financial problems of our ow…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 8:14
16th Century
Theologian
And their abundance. It is uncertain what sort of abundance he means. Some interpret it as meaning that this had been the case, s…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 8:14
17th Century
Pastor
But by an equality All that he meant was, that there might be an equality both in givers and receivers, proportioned to t…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 8:10–15
17th Century
Minister
Good purposes are like buds and blossoms, pleasant to see, and give hope of good fruit; but they are lost and mean nothing without good deeds. Good…