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¹ Moreouer, brethren, wee do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the Churches of Macedonia,

² How that in a great trial of affliction, the abundance of their ioy, and their deepe pouertie, abounded vnto the riches of their liberalitie.

³ For to their power (I beare record) yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselues:

⁴ Praying vs with much entreatie, that we would receiue the gift, and take vpon vs the fellowship of the ministring to the Saints.

⁵ And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gaue their owne selues to the Lord, and vnto vs, by the will of God.

⁶ In so much that wee desired Titus, that as he had begun, so hee would also finish in you, the same grace also.

⁷ Therefore (as ye abound in euery thing, in faith, and vtterance, & knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your loue to vs) see that yee abound in this grace also.

⁸ I speake not by commandement, but by occasion of the forwardnesse of others, and to prooue the sinceritie of your loue.

⁹ For yee know the grace of our Lord Iesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poore, that yee through his pouertie might be rich.

¹⁰ And herein I giue my aduice, for this is expedient for you, who haue begun before, not onely to doe, but also to be forward a yeere agoe.

¹¹ Now therefore performe the doing of it, that as there was a readinesse to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which you haue.

¹² For if there bee first a willing minde, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

¹³ For I meane not that other men bee eased, and you burthened:

¹⁴ But by an equalitie: that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want, that there may be equalitie,

¹⁵ As it is written, Hee that had gathered much, had nothing ouer, and hee that had gathered little, had no lacke.

¹⁶ But thankes bee to God which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

¹⁷ For indeed he accepted the exhortation, but being more forward, of his owne accord he went vnto you.

¹⁸ And wee haue sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the Gospel, throughout all the Churches.

¹⁹ And not that onely, but who was also chosen of the Churches to trauaile with vs with this grace which is administred by vs to the glorie of the same Lord, and declaration of your readie minde.

²⁰ Auoyding this, that no man should blame vs in this aboundance which is administred by vs.

²¹ Prouiding for honest things, not onely in the sight of the Lord, but in the sight of men.

²² And we haue sent with them our brother, whom wee haue often times proued diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, vpon the great confidence which I haue in you.

²³ Whether any doe enquire of Titus; he is my partner and fellow helper concerning you: or our brethren bee enquired of, they are the messengers of the Churches, and the glorie of Christ.

²⁴ Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the Churches, the proofe of your loue, & of our boasting on your behalfe.

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R. D. Mattock's 2 Corinthians Chapter 8 comment on 3/21/2013, 9:27am...

Verse 2, It’s important for us to acknowledge that hardships, trials, tribulations and troubles are a necessary part of life. John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." In the world we will have tribulations and troubles -- sicknesses, family tragedies, out of work, financial difficulties, family problems, earthquakes, floods etc., business failure etc. It is a given, but Jesus says, "be of good cheer". He is saying that we must learn how to find joy in the midst of life's hardships, because He has overcome the world. James tells us to count all of this joy. James 1:2-4, My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. How many of us really take this verse seriously? The truth is, if we really desire the liberating power of God's Spirit and kingdom in our lives, we must find joy in life's hardships. Two reasons why we need to learn how to enjoy life's hardships. 1. The Storms of Life Help To Keep Us On Track With God. Psalms 119:67, Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word. There's a story of a woman who became the victim of amnesia. For three months she wandered, but during a severe thunderstorm she suddenly remembered who she was and where she was from. How often the storms of life bring us back to our senses! God sends them not to destroy us but to help us. Many people can look back and thank God for the storms that brought them back to Him! 2. Struggles And Hardships Sift Out The Impurities In Our Lives. Hebrews 12:27-28, Now this, "Yet once more," indicates the removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. A Christian man lost his home and mill when a flood washed them away. He was brokenhearted and discouraged as he stood surveying his loss. Just then he saw a glittering object that had been uncovered by the waters. It was gold! The disaster he thought had made him a beggar had actually made him wealthy. So, the Lord often works through our troubles to strip away certain cherished possessions to show us the better treasures of His love and power. How thankful we should be that in every storm of affliction we have the assurance that the Lord has a good purpose in view! The more joy we are able to find in the midst of life's hardships the stronger and more secure we will be as individuals, who are now able to walk in victory and succeeding in the issues of life. Nehemiah 8:10 “...for this day is holy to our LORD. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” It all boils down to the fact that hardships are a part of life and there is no way we can escape them in our lives. They serve a meaningful purpose.

Clint's 2 Corinthians Chapter 8 comment on 10/16/2012, 6:55pm...

@Risper, you are wrong because THE WORD says if we have food and raiment we are to be content!

Berni's 2 Corinthians Chapter 8 comment on 9/24/2012, 7:37pm...

I often thought this chapter was like motivational talk to give generously to Jerusalem, the mother church. If the Philippians, who are poor, can give generously, so could the wealthier Corinthian church, but better! It came across like a telethon.

Timothy Wayne George's 2 Corinthians Chapter 8 comment on 7/23/2012, 9:33am...

Thank God that Jesus even though he was rich, for our sakes became poor, so that we through his poverty might become rich. God knows our spiritual condition, and has provided all things for us to be enjoyed in Christ Jesus the Lord. God wants us to be rich in faith. For faith is our victory over this world. Thank God for workers like Titus who helped the Apostle Paul with the Macedonian Church. As we serve one another in the body of Christ we share in the eternal riches that comes with being partners in the grace of God. Jesus told us not to lay up riches on earth where moth, and rust would corrupt. Rather we are to send our riches ahead of us to heaven where neither moth, rust, nor thieves break in and steal. Thank the Lord for his faithfulness.

Trent's 2 Corinthians Chapter 8 comment on 8/31/2011, 12:49am...

It is not God's intent to make his followers wealthy. The prosperity doctrine is not found in the Bible. See Matthew 19:24 - it's very difficult for a rich man to even get to heaven. Wealth cannot become your God and it's extremely tempting to let it, that's why Jesus said that. People continually try to justify their love for riches, but the Bible is clear that money can easily distract you in your pursuit for heavenly things, not earthly wealth, power, and possessions that become irrelevant when you die.

Risper Toromo's 2 Corinthians Chapter 8 comment on 8/30/2011, 9:06am...

It is the initial intend of God for every Believer to be rich and enjoy divine excellency

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