But this [I say,] He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 6. He which soweth sparingly ] “He calls it sowing,” says Chrysostom, “in order that we may learn by the figure of the harvest that in giving we receive more than we give.” Cf. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:6”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:5
Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as [a matter of] bounty, and not as [of] covetousness. 5. the brethren ] i.e. those mentioned in the last chapter. go … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:4
Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting. 4. lest haply ] The earlier editions have happily ( paraventure, Tyndale), with the same meaning as in the text. they of Macedonia ] We should rather say … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:4”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:3
Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready: 3. Yet have I sent ] Although instructions to make the collection were needless, it was not needless for me to send the brethren. See note on 2Co 9:1. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:3”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:2
For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many. 2. for I know the forwardness of your mind ] Rather, readiness ( your redynesse of minde. Tyndale). See note on ch. 2Co … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:1
For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: Ch. 2Co 9:1. For ] i.e. I am not writing to you about the ministry to the saints, for that is unnecessary. I am writing about your reception of the brethren, and your being ready when they come. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 9:1”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 8:24
Wherefore show ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf. 24. before the churches ] To which they belong, and of which they are the representatives, 2Co 8:19 ; 2Co 8:23. The spirit shewn by the Corinthians would of necessity be reported by these … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 8:24”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 8:23
Whether [any do inquire] of Titus, [he is] my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren [be inquired of, they are] the messengers of the churches, [and] the glory of Christ. 23. he is my partner ] Literally, sharer. See notes on the words communion and fellowship in the first Epistle. ‘The sharer of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 8:23”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 8:22
And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which [I have] in you. 22. And we have sent with them ] Literally, as before, 2Co 8:18, we sent with them, i.e. with the other two. our brother, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 8:22”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 8:21
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 21. providing ] Most MSS. and editors here read for we provide, or rather, take care beforehand to do, i.e. it is our custom to give no occasion for suspicion. See Rom 12:17, where the same … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 8:21”