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A Gift Should Be a Blessing
Commentators emphasize Paul's use of the word "bounty," which in Greek is eulogia, meaning "blessing." This frames the offering not as a mere financial transaction but as a tangible act of goodwill. The goal was for the gift to be a source of blessing for the impoverished saints in Jerusalem and an act that would, in turn, bless the givers themselves.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 9:5
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore I thought it necessary, etc. This was in order to secure the collection and to avoid any unpleasant feelings for everyone involv…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 9:5
I thought (εγησαμην). Epistolary aorist again. See Php 2:25 for the expression here.
Go before (προελθωσιν…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 9:5
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore I thought it necessary . . .—The brothers were to go before St. Paul, so as to get all things ready for his arrival. The…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 9:5
To make certain that neither of these predicaments arose, Paul “thought it necessary to urge the brothers” to prepare for his coming to Corinth by …
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 9:5
16th Century
Theologian
As a blessing, not in the way of stinginess. In place of blessing, some render it collection. I have preferred, however,…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 9:5
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren ,
&c.] Titus, and the other two, on whom he did not lay his …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 9:1–5
17th Century
Minister
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…