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Giving as an Act of Worship
Commentators highlight that the Greek word for "service" (leitourgia) is the root of our word "liturgy." This means Paul viewed the collection not just as an act of charity, but as a form of public, religious service. Your giving is an act of worship, a tangible expression of devotion to God that is as significant as a formal church service.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 9:12
18th Century
Theologian
For the administration of this service. This refers to the distribution of this proof of your liberality. The word service here, …
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 9:12
Service (λειτουργιας). Old word from λεως (people, λαος), λειτος like δημοσιος, public, and εργον, work. So public service either …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 9:12
19th Century
Bishop
For the administration of this service.—The latter word (leitourgia) has, like that for “ministering” in [Reference 2 Cor…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 9:12
The believers at Corinth are now reminded of the encouraging results that will stem from their generous gift. Not only does “this service” of givin…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 9:12
17th Century
Pastor
For the administration of this service
Not only by the Corinthians, and others, in giving and collecting, but by the…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 9:6–15
17th Century
Minister
Money given in charity may seem to the carnal mind to be thrown away, but when given from proper principles, it is seed sown, from which a valuable…