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But I have sent the brothers, that our glorying on your behalf may not be made void in this respect, that, even as I said, you may be prepared,
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A Practical Follow-Up
Commentators agree that Paul sent the delegation not because he doubted the Corinthians' willingness, but as a practical measure to help them finalize their collection. This 'helpful nudge' was to ensure their good intentions translated into a completed gift, preventing any last-minute issues and confirming they were truly prepared.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Yet have I sent the brethren. The brethren referred to in 2 Corinthians 8:18, 22, 23.
Lest our boasting of you…
I sent (επεμψα). Not literary plural with this epistolary aorist as in 18,22.
That ye may be prepared (ινα…
19th Century
Anglican
Yet have I sent the brethren . . .—This, then, was his purpose in the new mission. He wanted the performance not …
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Although Paul knew that the Corinthians were so eager to help that further written reminders about the collection were superfluous (vv.1–2), he was…
16th Century
Protestant
But I have sent the brethren. He now presents the reason why, even though he holds a favorable opinion of their willingness, he neverthele…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Yet have I sent the brethren Titus, and the other two mentioned in the foregoing chapter: one manuscript reads, "we …
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When we want others to do good, we must act toward them prudently and tenderly, and give them time. Christians should consider what brings honor to…
13th Century
Catholic
After exhorting the Corinthians to give alms to the saints in Jerusalem, the Apostle now admonishes them on how to give: namely, cheerfully and abu…
