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God is the Source of Care
Commentators unanimously highlight that Paul immediately gives thanks to God for Titus's attitude. They see this as a key theological point: genuine passion for ministry and sincere care for others are not merely human emotions but are actively and continually placed in people's hearts by God. This reveals God's direct, providential involvement in the life of the church.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 8:16
18th Century
Theologian
But thanks be to God. Paul regarded every right feeling, and every pure desire—every inclination to serve God or to benefit a fellow-morta…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 8:16
Which putteth (τω διδοντ). Present active articular participle, "who is continually giving." Hence Titus is full of zealous care f…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 8:16
19th Century
Bishop
Thanks be to God, which put . . .—Better, which puts, the verb being in the present tense, and referring to what…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 8:15–17
19th Century
Preacher
Had nothing over: and he that had gathered little had no lack. But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus fo…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 8:16
Although Titus’s affection for the Corinthians naturally developed as a result of his positive interaction with them (7:13–15), Paul could trace Ti…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 8:16
16th Century
Theologian
But thanks be to God who hath put. So that he might leave the Corinthians without excuse, he now finally adds that active prompters had be…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 8:16
17th Century
Pastor
But thanks be to God, which, says he, put the same earnest care into the heart of T…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 8:16–24
17th Century
Minister
The apostle commends the brothers sent to collect their charitable offering, so that it might be known who they were and how safely they could be t…