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Giving as a Public Witness
Paul urges the Corinthians to give "in the face of the churches." Commentators explain this means their generosity was not a private matter but a public testimony. Their actions would be seen by the delegates and reported to other congregations, serving as an example and proof of their faith to a wider Christian community.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 8:24
18th Century
Theologian
Wherefore show to them, etc. By a liberal contribution in the cause in which they are engaged, and for which they have come among you now,…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 8:24
The proof of your love (την ενδειξιν της αγαπης υμων). There is a word here for pastors and deacons who try to protect the churche…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 8:24
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore show them.—In adding “before the churches” (literally, in the face of the churches), St. Paul appeals, as he ha…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 8:24
Paul’s short “letter of commendation” (vv.16–24) concludes with a warm appeal. The Corinthians were to give evidence of their love for Christ and f…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 8:24
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore show you to them, and before the churches
This is the conclusion of the apostle, upon summing up the chara…
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…