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I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you, and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore I thought it necessary, etc. This was in order to secure the collection and to avoid any unpleasant feelings for everyone involv…
I thought (εγησαμην). Epistolary aorist again. See Php 2:25 for the expression here.
Go before (προελθωσιν…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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 …
16th Century
Protestant
As a blessing, not in the way of stinginess. In place of blessing, some render it collection. I have preferred, however,…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren , &c.] Titus, and the other two, on whom he did not lay his …
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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…